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).

In contrast, Paju fell into a slump with three consecutive matches without a win (2 draws, 1 loss). The biggest issue is that they failed to score in three straight games. Even in this match, Paju 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 by scoring despite just 8 total shots and only 1 shot on target.

Head coach Ko Jeong-won of Kimpo FC deployed a 3-4-3 formation. The front three consisted of Luis, Park Dong-jin, and Luán, while 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 contrast, Paju's head coach Gerard Nuss countered with a 4-3-3 formation. Borja Bastón, Lee Jun-seok, and Lee Je-ho started as the front three, while Yoo Jae-jun, Luke, and Choi Beom-kyung anchored the midfield. The back four comprised Kim Min-seong, Bonilla, Kim Hyun-tae, and Lee Taek-geun, with Kim Min-seung guarding the goal.

The overall match atmosphere favored Paju. In a tense first half, Paju created a decisive chance near the end of the period when Borja Bastón received a header pass from Lee Jun-seok. However, his shot was saved by the goalkeeper. Later, a shot from Borja Bastón deflected off his body toward the goal but narrowly missed the post. Borja Bastón let out a sigh filled with regret. Meanwhile, Kimpo FC exhaled in relief.

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

Thereafter, Paju 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's Borja Bastón 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 at the end. In the 6th minute of stoppage time, Kimpo FC converted its first shot on target of the match into a winning goal. During a Kimpo FC counterattack, the Paju defense was disorganized. Kimpo FC's Luán, displaying focused play 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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