'10-second goal conceded → comeback → equalizer': Gyeonggi-do Gyeonggi FC Coach Joo Seung-jin says, "We showed our identity, but... late-game defensive concentration was lacking" [Anyang on-site]

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FC Anyang and Gyeonggi FC drew 2-2, leaving Coach Joo Seung-jin (51) Kim Cheon (SVP) expressing regret.

Gyeonggi FC drew 2-2 in an away match against Anyang at Anyang Stadium on the 13th at 7:30 p.m. in the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2026' Round 14.

Both teams shared one point each. Gyeonggi FC, breaking a two-game losing streak, maintained 10th place with 14 points (2 wins, 8 draws, 4 losses). Anyang, which fell into a four-game winless streak (3 draws, 1 loss), rose one spot from 9th to 8th place with 17 points (3 wins, 8 draws, 3 losses).

Gyeonggi FC started nervously, conceding the first goal just 10 seconds into the match to opponent striker Choi Geon-ju, marking the fastest first goal in K League 1 history. However, they showed strong second-half stamina. They equalized in the 19th minute of the second half with a goal by Lee Geon-hee following a drive into the penalty area, then took the lead in the 25th minute of the second half when Kim Ju-chan scored a stunning wonder goal with a perfect curling right-footed shot. Yet, they failed to hold the lead until the end, conceding a painful equalizer to Mateus in the final moments of the second half, narrowly missing a comeback victory.

After the match, Coach Joo Seung-jin reflected on the game at a press conference: "Last game, we looked lifeless, so we fielded players in good condition. Overall, the aspects we prepared for were well reflected on the field." He then added, "I feel deeply sorry for not being able to bring a victory to the fans," expressing his regret.

Regarding the momentum that led from an early first goal to a comeback, he gave a positive evaluation. Coach Joo Seung-jin said, "I believed in the ability and passion of our players. We emphasized 'let's not lose our identity' in any situation, and the players understood this well and showed it on the field. This is something we must continue to maintain in the future."

However, he stressed the need to improve the defensive concentration that let a sure victory slip away. On the first goal, Coach Joo Seung-jin said, "It was a painful mistake in our defensive organization." Regarding the second equalizer, he added, "A ball-handling error occurred during a throw-in out of play situation, leading to a goal. While luck wasn't on our side, we must prepare perfectly for even that. I will talk to the players again and ensure we improve."

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