96th-minute theater goal! Kimpo FC ended it with just one shot on target → 2-game winning streak + 3-game unbeaten run... Thrilling 1-0 victory on the road in Paju [Paju On-Site Review]

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Kimpo FC of K League 2 secured a valuable three points on the road thanks to a theater goal.

On the 25th, Kimpo FC achieved a thrilling 1-0 victory in an away match against Paju Frontier in the 13th round of the Hana Bank K League 2 2026 at Paju Stadium.

With this win, seventh-place Kimpo FC recorded a two-game winning streak and an unbeaten run in their last three matches (2 wins, 1 draw), bringing their season record to 5 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses (20 points).

Meanwhile, 12th-place Paju Frontier fell to 4 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses (14 points) and entered a slump with no wins in their last three matches (2 draws, 1 loss). Most concerning is that they have failed to score in three consecutive games. Even in this match, Paju Frontier displayed relatively accurate attacking play with 8 total shots and 4 shots on target, but ultimately failed to open the opponent's goal.

In contrast, Kimpo FC secured the victory with just one shot on target out of eight total shots.

Kimpo FC head coach Ko Jeong-won deployed a 3-4-3 formation. The front three consisted of Luis, Park Dong-jin, and Lu'an. The midfielders were Jang Bu-seong, Kim Min-sik, Kim Do-hyeok, and Im Chang-seok. The back three included Kim Tae-han, Chapman, and Kim Dong-min, with Yoon Bo-sang in goal.

In response, Paju Frontier head coach Gerard Nuss countered with a 4-3-3 formation. Borja Baston, Lee Jun-seok, and Lee Je-ho started as the front three. Yoo Jae-jun, Luke, and Choi Beom-kyung played in midfield. The back four consisted of Kim Min-seong, Bonilla, Kim Hyun-tae, and Lee Taek-geun, with Kim Min-seung guarding the goal.

The overall match atmosphere favored Paju Frontier. In a tense first half, Paju Frontier created a decisive chance in the final moments when Borja Baston received a header pass from Lee Jun-seok. However, his shot was saved by the goalkeeper. Later, a shot that deflected off Borja Baston's body and headed toward the goal narrowly missed the post. Borja Baston let out a sigh filled with regret. Kimpo FC, on the other hand, breathed a sigh of relief.

Both teams made active use of substitution cards. Paju Frontier immediately substituted Bonilla for Jeon Hyeon-byung at the start of the second half. Kimpo FC used two substitution cards in the 11th minute of the second half. Two minutes later, Paju Frontier also swapped Lee Je-ho and Vaez.

Thereafter, Paju Frontier continued to attempt shots and controlled the match momentum. In the 22nd minute of the second half, Lee Jun-seok's header went straight at the goalkeeper. The most regrettable chance came in the 34th minute. Continuing a counterattack, Paju Frontier's Borja Baston calmly passed the ball backward from the left side of the penalty box. However, Choi Beom-kyung's curling shot narrowly missed the post.

However, it was Kimpo FC that smiled in the end. In the 6th minute of stoppage time, Kimpo FC converted their first shot on target of the match into a winning goal. During a Kimpo FC counterattack, the Paju Frontier defense was disorganized. Kimpo FC's Lu'an, playing with intense focus inside the penalty box, passed to Kim Sung-jun. Kim Sung-jun calmly shot and shook the net. This proved to be the winning goal. Kimpo FC secured three points away from home.

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