Lee Chung-yong's transfer debut goal explodes! Incheon's fierce goal storm → 4-0 victory over Gwangju [Incheon On-site Review]

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Incheon United unleashed a goal storm to secure a decisive victory at home.

On the 16th, Incheon defeated Gwangju FC 4-0 in a home match of the 15th round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 at Incheon Football Stadium. With this win, Incheon improved its record to 6 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses (21 points), moving up from 6th to 5th place in the league. Incheon has shown strong form recently, recording 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last four matches.

Currently ranked 12th (last place), Gwangju has been unable to escape a long winless slump since their victory over Incheon in March. Their current record stands at just 1 win, 4 draws, and 10 losses (7 points). Before today's match, Gwangju manager Lee Jeong-gyu promised a turnaround, stating, "We are still only 7 points behind the other teams." However, the heavy defeat against Incheon means they will now face a busier break.

Incheon was without their starting striker Mugoza due to injury. According to Incheon manager Yoon Jeong-hwan, Mugoza is expected to fully recover during the break. For the Gwangju match, Lee Chung-yong and Ferrier started as the twin strikers. The midfielders were Jerso, Seo Jae-min, Lee Myung-ju, and Lee Dong-ryul. The defensive line consisted of Lee Ju-yong, Juan Ivisa, Kim Geon-hee, and Kim Myeong-soon, with Kim Dong-heon in goal. The formation was 4-4-2.

Gwangju also lined up in a 4-4-2 formation. Friedjónsson and Ahn Hyuk-ju started as attackers. Jeong Ji-hoon, Moon Min-seo, Ju Sejong, and Lee Min-ki covered the wings and midfield. The back four comprised Kwon Seong-yoon, Min Sang-gi, Kim Yong-hyeok, and Ha Seung-woon. Kim Dong-hwa guarded the goal. Veteran defender Ahn Young-gyu could not play due to injury.

Incheon relentlessly pressed their opponent from the start. In the 18th minute of the first half, Ferrier's shot hit the defense and narrowly missed the goal. However, just one minute later, Incheon scored the opening goal. Ivisa, who joined the attack, connected with Lee Ju-young's cross with a header, sending the ball into the net.

Incheon quickly extended their lead. In the 26th minute of the first half, Ferrier added another goal. A sudden one-touch pass from veteran Lee Chung-yong collapsed the Gwangju defense. Ferrier then made a run, faced the goalkeeper one-on-one, and calmly shot past him from in front of the goal.

Gwangju needed a change. In the second half, they substituted Gong Bae-hyun for Kim Yong-hyeok.

However, they could not change the momentum. Incheon took a 3-0 lead in the 10th minute of the second half with a goal from Jerso. Prior to that, Lee Dong-ryul's movement on the right wing was impressive. After spotting a long pass from goalkeeper Kim Dong-heon, Lee Dong-ryul sprinted forward, broke through Gwangju's pressure, and delivered a low cross into the penalty box. Jerso, controlling the ball, finished with a right-footed shot.

Incheon's fourth goal was Lee Chung-yong's responsibility. In the 20th minute of the second half, Gwangju's Min Sang-gi committed a handball foul, giving Incheon a penalty kick opportunity. Lee Chung-yong was the designated kicker. He boldly shot the ball into the center of the goal, securing the decisive goal. Lee Chung-yong, a former member of the South Korean national football team, joined Incheon this year to embark on a new challenge. Through this penalty kick goal, he scored his transfer debut goal in the league after 15 matches.

Lee Chung-yong, who also assisted Ferrier's goal today, delivered an outstanding performance with one goal and one assist. Incheon also gifted their fans a decisive victory at home.

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