A stunning turnaround! Jeonbuk couldn't beat them again → '2-minute red card' Bucheon draws 0-0... Stopped by GK Kim Hyung-geun's insane saves [Bucheon On-Site Review]

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Another stunning turnaround occurred. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors was held back by BucheonFC once again.

On the 13th, Jeonbuk drew 0-0 in an away match against BucheonFC at the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 Round 14 match held at Bucheon Stadium. With this result, third-place Jeonbuk recorded 6 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses (23 points). On the same day, second-place Ulsan HD (26 points) added a win against Jeju SK, widening the gap further.

Both teams shared one point each, but the disappointment fell on Jeonbuk. Not only in league standings but also in objective team strength, Jeonbuk was ahead. Moreover, Bucheon's 'ace' Vasani received a direct red card just two minutes into the first half. Jeonbuk, which held numerical superiority throughout the match, relentlessly struck at Bucheon's goal. However, no goal was scored.

Jeonbuk attempted a whopping 25 shots today. Of those, 11 were on target. But they had to bow their heads, blocked by Buchon goalkeeper Kim Hyung-geun's super saves and Bucheon's defensive line's physical tackles. Kim Hyung-geun recorded a remarkable 9 saves.

Jeonbuk had previously suffered a shocking 2-3 defeat against Bucheon in their home opener. Before the match, Jeonbuk manager Jeong Jeong-yong vowed revenge, saying, "Such a thing must not happen today." However, a similar situation repeated itself. With this, Jeonbuk's all-time record against Bucheon stands at 1 draw and 1 loss.

Bucheon failed to secure their first home win of the year they had been eagerly awaiting, but they did collect points against a strong team. Eleventh-place Bucheon now stands at 3 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses (14 points).

Jeonbuk deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation. Thiago played as the lone striker, supported by Lee Seung-woo, Kang Sang-yoon, and Lee Dong-jun in the second line. Kim Jin-gyu and Overdan orchestrated the midfield. The back four consisted of Kim Tae-hyun, Kim Ha-jun, Jo Wi-je, and Lee Sang-myeong, with goalkeeper Song Beom-geun.

Bucheon countered with a 3-4-3 formation. Striker Gabriel led the front three alongside Yoon Bit-garam and Vasani. Gallego, Kim Jong-woo, Kazu, and Shin Jae-won anchored the midfield. The back three was composed of Jung Ho-jin, Patrick, and Hong Seong-wook. Kim Hyung-geun guarded the goal.

A variable occurred right from the start of the first half. Bucheon's ace Vasani received a red card. During a challenge, Vasani swung his arm and hit Lee Seung-woo in the face. The referee, after video assistant referee (VAR) review, ordered Vasani's direct dismissal.

Although Bucheon suddenly lost a player, they actually seized a decisive opportunity first in the 24th minute of the first half. A cross from a free kick was headed by Gabriel. Then, Yoon Bit-garam, positioned on the opposite side, took a shot in front of the goal, but Song Beom-geun leaped to block it.

Bucheon's counterattacks were fierce. In the 30th minute of the first half, Kim Jin-gyu received a yellow card for recklessly trying to stop Bucheon's attack. In the ensuing free-kick situation, Bucheon defender Hong Seong-wook attempted an overhead kick from a difficult position, but it did not result in a goal.

Jeonbuk's luck in scoring was not on their side. In the 39th minute of the first half, Thiago's header shot narrowly missed the goalpost, and in the 42nd minute, Kim Tae-hyun's shot went straight at the goalkeeper. In stoppage time of the first half, Lee Dong-jun attempted a sharp header shot. However, Kim Hyung-geun displayed a super save.

Jeonbuk failed to overcome Kim Hyung-geun's save display even in the second half. In the 3rd minute of the second half, Kim Tae-hyun's mid-range shot deflected twice, but Kim Hyung-geun, with his concentration, blocked the ball. In the 8th minute, Lee Seung-woo also unleashed a low and fast shot after a fantastic dribble, but this time it went wide of the goalpost.

Impatient, Jeonbuk substituted Overdan for Lee Young-jae. In response, Bucheon's substitute Lee Jae-won, who replaced Gabriel, suffered an injury within five minutes. Veteran defender Baek Dong-gyu was brought on as a substitute.

In the 20th minute of the second half, Jeonbuk finally seemed to shake Bucheon's net. Thiago's header shot went into the corner of the goal. However, an offside was called. After checking VAR for quite some time, the referee ultimately did not recognize the goal. In the 28th minute, Lee Dong-jun was also caught offside.

Bucheon was saved from a crisis of defeat until the very end, thanks to Kim Hyung-geun's save display. In particular, Kim Hyung-geun pushed away Jo Wi-je's header shot with his fingertips in the 4th minute of stoppage time in the second half. Sighs poured out from the Jeonbuk away fans' stands. Two minutes later, Kim Hyung-geun also blocked Lee Seung-woo's cannon-like mid-range shot. Bucheon home fans chanted Kim Hyung-geun's name. In the end, the match ended 0-0.

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