'Theater equalizer in the 45th+7th minute of the second half': Yongin draws 1-1 in dramatic fashion with Daegu... Edgar and Lee Seung-jun 'goal-scoring generals' [Yongin On-Site Review]

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K League 2 sides Yongin FC and Daegu FC could not decide the winner. Yongin, which had been pushed into a corner, scored what can only be described as a theater equalizer in the final moments of stoppage time in the second half.

Yongin and Daegu drew 1-1 in an away match of the 14th round of the Hana Bank K League 2 2026 held at Yongin Mir Stadium on the 30th.

With this draw, Yongin has maintained a steady accumulation of points with four consecutive matches without defeat (one win, three draws) in recent games. Their point total stands at 12 (two wins, six draws, five losses), keeping them in 13th place.

Although Daegu's recent two-game winning streak was halted, they continued their five-match unbeaten run (three wins, two draws). With 22 points (six wins, four draws, three losses), they moved up to fourth place.

Daegu deployed Decker, Kim Ju-gong, and Seraphim in the forward line. Choi Kang-min, Ryu Jae-moon, Kim Dae-woo, and Hwang Jae-won started in midfield. Hwang In-taek, Kim Hyung-jin, and Kim Kang-san formed the defensive line, while Han Tae-hee guarded the goal. Daegu manager Choi Sung-yong maintained the same starting lineup for the third consecutive match, including this one.

Yongin adopted a 3-4-3 formation with Seok Hyun-jun at the center, flanked by Yoo Dong-gyu and Gabriel on the wings. Lee Jae-hyung, Kim Han-seo, Choi Young-jun, and Kim Hyun-jun formed the midfield, while Lee Jin-seop, Kwak Yun-ho, and Im Hyung-jin comprised the back three. Hwang Sung-min wore the goalkeeper's gloves.

Daegu seized the first opportunity. In the 9th minute of the first half, Ryu Jae-moon's shot after a central breakthrough was caught by goalkeeper Hwang Sung-min. Three minutes later, a header from Kim Ju-gong, who connected with a cross from deep, also went toward the goalkeeper.

Yongin, which had not registered any significant shots until the middle of the first half, sent shivers down their opponents' spines with their first counterattack opportunity. In the 24th minute, Yoo Dong-gyu's pass from the left flank deflected off a defender and reached Seok Hyun-jun. Seok Hyun-jun's left-footed shot narrowly missed the goalpost.

Yongin also had a chance in the 37th minute of the first half. After winning the ball on the right flank, they launched a counterattack that led to a shot by Yoo Dong-gyu, but this time it was saved by the goalkeeper, leaving them with regret.

Both teams finished the first half scoreless and made changes with substitutions as the second half began. Yongin brought on Lee Seung-jun in place of Yoo Dong-gyu, while Daegu substituted Park Ki-hyun for Seraphim. In the early stages of the second half, both teams attempted to target the opponent's goal through corner kicks, but neither managed to create a decisive opportunity. Consequently, Daegu replaced Decker with Edgar, and Yongin replaced Choi Young-jun with Shin Jin-ho to make further changes.

However, even after the substitutions, the match between the two teams rarely sparked any fireworks. Both sides adopted a cautious approach, focusing on defense and engaging in counterattacks, resulting in a repetitive back-and-forth battle. In the 25th minute of the second half, Lee Seung-jun's shot from a corner kick near the goal missed the post, and Daegu also missed their chance as a cross toward the goal failed to reach Edgar's foot.

As the match dragged on in a somewhat dull manner, the cry of "Wake up, Daegu" echoed from the Daegu supporters' section, where over 1,200 fans had gathered. Coincidentally, Daegu responded to the away fans' chant with a goal. In the 33rd minute of the second half, Edgar connected with a powerful header from Kim Ju-gong's corner kick delivered from the right, shaking Yongin's net.

Pushed into a corner, Yongin made their final change by bringing on Kim Bo-seop and Choi Chi-woong. They launched an attack afterward, but it seemed insufficient to break through Daegu's solid defense. However, in the final moments of stoppage time in the second half, a true "theater goal" finally erupted. In a chaotic situation in front of the goal, an issue shot was directly sucked into the net. Ultimately, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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