Coffee truck and churros delivered as 'flowers of laughter bloom'... The long-awaited first home victory has also transformed the training atmosphere at Bucheon.

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Professional soccer team BucheonFC smiled for the first time in a while. After securing the long-awaited first home victory, the team took a break, and the atmosphere at the training ground where they gathered again became much brighter.

Bucheon secured their first home victory of the 2026 season in their eighth match on the 17th against Pohang Steelers. Even with 'ace' Vasani suspended, Tiaginho and Lee Ui-hyung scored consecutive goals. Goalkeeper Kim Hyung-geun, who made an impressive 10 saves in the previous match against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and was named the 14th round MVP, also recorded five saves in the Pohang match, continuing his stable performance.

It was a home victory achieved at the perfect timing. For a long time, Bucheon manager Lee Young-min has repeatedly emphasized the need for a home win amidst a prolonged streak of home draws. This was to repay the home fans who offered passionate support for the players and to turn around the team's atmosphere. The first home victory, which seemed out of reach, finally became a reality.

The Bucheon squad took a short break and reconvened on the 28th to resume training. The atmosphere was distinctly different from before. With the burden of the long-awaited first home victory lifted, smiles bloomed across the players' faces.

A BucheonFC official explained in a phone call with StarNews on the 29th, "The players spent their break well and returned. They started training again the previous day, and everyone's expressions were very good."

The official continued, "I haven't met manager Lee Young-min yet, but I heard his expression became much brighter after securing the home victory."

A welcome cheer also arrived at the training ground. An acquaintance of Bucheon forward Shin Jae-won sent a coffee truck and prepared churros for the squad. The coffee and snacks were delivered not only to the players but also to the club staff. This generous gift even included a set of cosmetics such as sunscreen.

Bucheon maintained a bright atmosphere outside the training ground as well. On the 29th, veteran players including Yoon Bit-garam and Baek Dong-gyu visited a local elementary school to conduct a soccer clinic. The players spent meaningful time kicking a ball with children who dream of becoming future soccer stars. A BucheonFC official conveyed, "The players spent their break well and returned with bright expressions."

After recharging during the break, Bucheon players continued training at home and are scheduled to depart for a training camp in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, from the 8th to the 20th. They plan to rebuild their organizational strength and physical fitness during the break.

The long-awaited first home victory became a small turning point for Bucheon. The season record is now four wins, five draws, and six losses, with 17 points, and the league ranking has climbed to 9th. Smiles have spread across the players' faces. The important thing now is to carry the brightened atmosphere into a positive momentum following the break. Bucheon is preparing to run again with the energy of their first home victory.

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