[Official] 'Cha Du-ri Magic' Shakes Up K League 2... Leads Hwaseong to Unbeaten May, Wins 'First Manager of the Month'

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Cha Du-ri (46), the manager leading the surprise surge of Hwaseong FC in K League 2 professional soccer, has been named the winner of the May 'flex Manager of the Month' award.

The Korea Professional Football League announced the news, stating, "Under manager Cha Du-ri, Hwaseong recorded four wins and one draw in five matches played in May, continuing an unbeaten run."

Hwaseong secured a 2-0 victory in their first match of May, the 10th round against Ansan, followed by a 1-1 draw against SuwonFC in the 11th round. They then defeated the top-ranked Busan 3-2 in the 12th round. A 3-2 win against Cheongju in the 13th round and a 2-0 victory against Gyeongnam in the 14th round completed a three-game winning streak.

In these five matches, Hwaseong recorded 11 goals scored and 5 goals conceded, demonstrating stability on both offense and defense, and played two scoreless games.

Hwaseong emerged this year as a surprise promotion candidate, sitting in fourth place in the league with seven wins, four draws, and three losses (25 points). They are on a sharp upward trend not only in May but overall. Manager Cha Du-ri's leadership has also received high praise.

The league stated, "Lee Beon (수상) is a result of recognizing manager Cha Du-ri's leadership that drove Hwaseong's upward trend," adding, "Manager Cha Du-ri has been honored to receive his first Manager of the Month award in his career."

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