180cm GK Shin Song-hoon's saves showcase → Chungnam Asan, 10 men hold Yongin to 0-0 draw... Gabriel misses PK [Yongin On-Site Review]

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Professional soccer team Chungnam Asan secured one point in an away game with only 10 players. Meanwhile, YonginFC, despite remaining unbeaten in three consecutive matches, could only accept a disappointing result.

Chungnam Asan and Yongin drew 0-0 in their Hana Bank K League 2 2026 Round 13 clash held at Yongin Mir Stadium on the 24th. The home team Yongin, having recorded one win and two draws in their last three matches, now sits at 2 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses (11 points) for the season.

The away team Chungnam Asan improved their record to 4 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses (16 points), slightly moving away from the negative atmosphere following their previous defeat against SuwonFC.

Both teams shared one point each. However, looking back at the process, it was a frustrating result for Yongin. In the 35th minute of the second half, Yongin had a chance to score the winning goal via a penalty kick. Earlier, substitute Shin Jin-ho, nicknamed "Veteran," found himself in a decisive opportunity inside the penalty box but failed to take a proper shot due to a rough challenge by opposing defender Kim Ju-seong. The shot was ultimately saved by the goalkeeper.

Shin Jin-ho strongly appealed the decision. The referee subsequently reviewed the video (VAR), and the call was overturned. It was determined that Kim Ju-seong committed a foul during Shin Jin-ho's shooting motion, leading to a penalty kick being awarded to Yongin. At the same time, Kim Ju-seong received his second yellow card. Having already been booked in the 14th minute of the first half, Kim was sent off due to accumulation of cautions.

Yongin's penalty taker was Gabriel. However, Gabriel's shot aimed at the far corner of the right goal was stopped by a spectacular save from Asan goalkeeper Shin Song-hoon. Following this, Yongin took advantage of their numerical superiority and launched aggressive attacks. However, Chungnam Asan dropped their defensive line to block the opposing attacks.

Meanwhile, Chungnam Asan was saved until the final moments by Shin Song-hoon's super saves. Yongin striker Gabriel unleashed a powerful header even in stoppage time of the second half, but it was blocked by Shin Song-hoon's save, leaving him frustrated. Chungnam Asan players embraced goalkeeper Shin Song-hoon in celebration. Ultimately, the match ended in a 0-0 draw. Thanks to Shin Song-hoon's outstanding performance, Chungnam Asan secured a valuable point, while it was a disappointing result for Yongin, who missed the chance to win.

Shin Song-hoon, despite being a relatively short goalkeeper at 180cm, has established himself as Chungnam Asan's starting goalkeeper thanks to his exceptional reflexes and agility. After building his professional career in Gwangju and completing his military service, he joined Chungnam Asan in 2024. This time, he became the hero of victory.

After the match, Chungnam Asan head coach Andre praised Shin Song-hoon in a press conference, stating, "Shin Song-hoon is the best goalkeeper. He has been a tremendous asset to the team. Once again, he saved the team."

Yongin also had its own achievements. On this day, Yongin head coach Choi Yun-kyeom started Hwang Sung-min instead of foreign goalkeeper Novo. Although the team had recorded one win and one draw in the previous two matches, Coach Choi pointed out that too many goals had been conceded. The decision also considered the competition between Novo and Hwang for the starting position. Coach Choi stated, "Novo is the number one goalkeeper," but added, "We intend to create competition between the two."

Coach Choi's decision proved successful. Hwang Sung-min kept a clean sheet. While there were no standout super saves, he communicated effectively with the defense throughout the match, making calm saves and playing steadily.

Hwang Sung-min, who began his professional career in 2013, has played for several teams but, excluding his early career, mostly remained a backup player. He played for FC Seoul from 2022 to 2024. After spending last season with Incheon, he joined Yongin this season. This year, he has already appeared in six league matches, conceding six goals. If Hwang continues to show stable performances, the goalkeeper competition at Yongin is expected to intensify.

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