Ulsan's Cho Hyun-woo to start against Gwangju just five days after returning from the World Cup... Lee Dong-gyeong also on standby [Gwangju]

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Cho Hyun-woo (Ulsan HD), who participated in the 2026 FIFA North America and Central America World Cup, will start in the match against Gwangju FC just five days after returning to Korea.

Cho Hyun-woo was named in the starting lineup for the away match against Gwangju in Round 16 of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026, held on the 5th at Gwangju World Cup Stadium.

Called up by former coach Hong Myung-bo to compete in the North America and Central America World Cup, Cho Hyun-woo was sidelined for World Cup matches behind Kim Seung-gyu (FC Tokyo) and returned to Korea on the 30th of last month following the national team's elimination from the group stage.

While most players who participated in the World Cup rested during yesterday's K League match, Cho Hyun-woo was included in today's starting lineup to guard Ulsan's goal.

Lee Dong-gyeong, who also traveled to the World Cup with Cho Hyun-woo but did not play any matches, was also included in today's squad.

Ulsan will deploy a 3-4-3 formation centered on Yago, with Lee Jin-hyun and Kang Sang-woo positioned on both flanks. Lee Kyu-seong and Bojanic will link up in midfield, while Cho Hyun-taek and Shim Sang-min will operate as wing-backs on both sides. Trojak, Jung Seung-hyun, and Kim Young-gwon will anchor the defense.

Lee Dong-gyeong, along with Baek In-woo, Benji, Lee Hee-gyun, Lee Min-hyeok, Lee Jae-ik, Jang Si-young, Choi Ju-ho, and Malcang were named on the substitute bench.

In response, the home team Gwangju is expected to field a 4-3-3 formation centered on Fredyonsen, with Jung Ji-hoon and Hong Yong-jun positioned on both flanks. Yu Je-ho, Ju Sejong, and Moon Min-seo will coordinate in midfield.

Kwon Sung-yoon, Ahn Young-gyu, Min Sang-gi, and Ha Seung-woon will form the defensive line, while Kim Kyung-min will guard the goal. Kim Yun-ho, Ahn Hyuk-joo, Park Sung-hyun, Gong Bae-hyeon, Kim Yong-hyeok, Kwak Seong-hoon, and Kim Dong-hwa are prepared for substitute appearances.

The home team Gwangju sits in last place with 7 points from one win, four draws, and ten losses. Ulsan holds fourth place with 26 points from eight wins, two draws, and five losses.

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