'Lee Seung-woo and Thiago were left stunned...' Bucheon Hero goalkeeper Kim Hyung-geun, who blocked all Jeonbuk shots, says "It was my career-best game" [Bucheon]

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"It was my career-best game. I've never played a game like this before."

BucheonFC goalkeeper Kim Hyung-geun played the role of a hero, saving his team from a crisis. He blocked a relentless barrage of shots with his entire body.

Bucheon drew 0-0 against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in their home match at Bucheon Stadium on the 13th in Round 14 of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026.

Ranked 11th, Bucheon recorded 3 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses (14 points). Although they missed their first home win of the year, they secured a result against a strong team like Jeonbuk. Considering the game's content, this draw was an even more valuable outcome.

On this day, Bucheon's 'ace' Vasani received a direct red card just two minutes into the first half. During a challenge, he swung his elbow and struck Jeonbuk's Lee Seung-woo in the face. The referee showed a red card after a video assistant referee (VAR) review.

Bucheon faced a major crisis. Jeonbuk did not miss the opportunity. Foreign striker Thiago, along with Lee Seung-woo and Lee Dong-jun, continuously attempted shots. Jeonbuk recorded 25 total shots and 11 on target.

However, Bucheon's goal remained closed. Goalkeeper Kim Hyung-geun delivered a miraculous display of saves. Kim blocked no fewer than nine shots. In particular, Jeonbuk's Lee Seung-woo and Jo Wi-je attempted decisive shots in the final moments of the second half. Kim blocked them all. Jeonbuk players, including Lee Seung-woo, stood stunned, staring blankly into the air before Kim's saves.

After the match, head coach Lee Young-min praised Kim Hyung-geun, saying, "I am grateful to Kim Hyung-geun. He blocked every situation where a goal could have been conceded. Kim made many great saves. It was more moving than any game we won."

Kim Hyung-geun said, "I am glad we secured one point in a difficult situation. Using this as a stepping stone, I will do my best to earn three points in the next game."

Regarding his own performance, he said, "I did my best within the range I could cover. When Thiago shot in the final moments of the second half, I thought, 'Could this possibly go in?' and threw myself with a mindset of giving up, but I managed to block it." He added, "It feels like my career-best game. I've never played a game like this before," expressing his satisfaction.

On this day, stoppage time reached a remarkable 11 minutes. For Kim Hyung-geun, it was a period of anxiety. He reflected, "There was a VAR review, and players were down for a long time. I thought stoppage time would be long, but it reached 11 minutes. I wondered if we could hold on, but surprisingly, we managed it."

Regarding the congratulations from his teammates, Kim Hyung-geun laughed, "Galego told me to stick my gloves to the wall." He also expressed gratitude toward head coach Lee Young-min, who showered him with praise, saying, "The coach told me to thank him and do well."

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