'33 minutes to Suwon expulsion → 0-goal defeat' Coach Jeon Kyung-jun: "We tried our best to score..." [Suwon]

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After losing to Suwon Samsung, Seongnam FC coach Jeon Kyung-jun swallowed his deep regret. Despite having a numerical advantage, the lack of offensive power that failed to break through the opponent's compact defense was painful.

On the 4th at 7:30 p.m., in an away match against Suwon Samsung held at Suwon World Cup Stadium as part of the Hana Bank K League2 Round 16, Seongnam conceded a decisive goal to Kang Hyun-muk in the 21st minute of the first half and lost 0-1.

Although they gained a numerical advantage for nearly an hour after Suwon defender Mo Kyung-bin was sent off in the 33rd minute of the first half, they failed to open the goal line and could not break their chain of five consecutive draws (four draws, two losses).

At the post-match press conference, Coach Jeon Kyung-jun, with a heavy expression, said, "What we prepared did not materialize well on the field," adding, "It is most regrettable that we failed to secure a victory despite having a numerical advantage. We will refine our shortcomings and ensure good results in the next match."

After Mo Kyung-bin's expulsion, Seongnam aggressively pressured Suwon and seized control of the game, but struggled immensely to create meaningful attacking opportunities. Luck was not on their side either, as a cross in the 17th minute of the second half hit defender Hong Jeong-ho and was ruled offside.

Regarding the reason for failing to break through the opponent's solid defensive block, Coach Jeon stated, "We continuously instructed and urged our players tactically to create situations where they could penetrate deep into the opponent's territory," but also revealed, "However, we faced significant difficulties in making Suwon truly vulnerable and unsettled in the final third."

On this day, Seongnam substituted Angelo at the start of the second half, but then brought him off again in the 32nd minute of the second half, deploying a tall target man by substituting Kim Min-jae.

Explaining this substitution, Coach Jeon Kyung-jun said, "We needed a target role who could fight and hold firm in the central attacking area," adding, "Given the flow of the second half, the frequency of crosses coming from wide areas was lower than expected. To create results with the remaining time, we made the choice to bring in a tall player to compensate for height."

Ultimately, Seongnam's remaining task for the rest of the season lies in strengthening their squad through the transfer market to address the finishing issues that Coach Jeon has been deeply concerned about throughout the break.

When asked about the importance of the upcoming transfer market, Coach Jeon Kyung-jun replied, "As I mentioned earlier, we are continuously discussing acquisition-related matters with the club," adding, "However, nothing is fully confirmed or finalized yet."

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