'Kwon Kyung-won's winning goal' Anyang secures 1-0 victory on the road against Incheon, 'leaps to 6th place' [Incheon field review]

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Professional soccer team FC Anyang defeated Incheon United and rose to sixth place.

On the 12th, Anyang secured a 1-0 away victory over Incheon in the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 Round 17 match held at Incheon Football Stadium.

Earlier, after suffering a disappointing 2-3 loss to Pohang Steelers, Anyang accumulated 23 points (5 wins, 8 draws, 4 losses), overtaking Incheon to climb to sixth place. They also fully avenged their earlier home defeat against Incheon in March.

In contrast, Incheon fell into a two-game losing streak in the second half, following their loss to FC Seoul in their first match of the period and now suffering another defeat at home against Anyang.

Incheon plans to turn things around by hosting Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on the 18th. Meanwhile, Anyang will aim for back-to-back wins in a home match against Gwangju FC.

Incheon deployed Ferrier and Lee Chung-yong as a striking duo, with Jersono, Kim Young-hwan, Seo Jae-min, and Lee Dong-ryul forming the midfield. The defensive line consisted of Lee Ju-yong, Juan Ibieta, Kim Geon-hee, and Kim Myung-soon, while Kim Dong-heon was in goal.

Anyang lined up with El Kurano at the center, supported by Chae Hyun-woo and Choi Geon-joo on both flanks. In midfield, Choi Gyu-hyun, Kim Jung-hyun, and Mateus coordinated their play. The defensive line featured Kim Jae-hyun, Kwon Kyung-won, Lee Chang-yong, and Lee Tae-hee, with Kim Jeong-hoon as the goalkeeper.

The 0-0 balance was broken early. In the fourth minute of the first half, the away team Anyang struck the back of Incheon's net. Following a short left corner kick, Mateus delivered a cross that Kwon Kyung-won headed into the goal from close range. A momentary lapse in Incheon's defensive concentration allowed Kwon to score without much difficulty.

Surprised by the unexpected blow, Incheon launched counterattacks. However, they failed to capitalize, including Lee Ju-yong's left-footed free kick from the left arc that struck the side netting. Anyang also missed an opportunity in the 21st minute of the first half when Chae Hyun-woo's left-footed shot during a counterattack hit the side netting, failing to widen the gap.

After the midway point of the first half, Incheon increased their ball possession and continued their offensive pressure. However, shots from Lee Chung-yong, Lee Ju-yong, and Ferrier repeatedly missed the target, leaving them frustrated. Anyang also saw Chae Hyun-woo's non-stop shot following a side cross blocked by goalkeeper Kim Dong-heon, who parried it to the ground. Incheon had several decisive chances, including Ferrier's overhead kick in the 34th minute that went straight into the goalkeeper's arms, with most of their key shots heading directly at the keeper.

Incheon introduced Mugoza for Jersono at the start of the second half to make a change. In the 12th minute of the second half, they missed another crucial opportunity. Kim Geon-hee's header from a side free kick bounced high and struck the goalpost. Following the subsequent corner kick, Mugoza's header went straight at the goalkeeper.

The match continued with Incheon controlling possession and launching attacks, while Anyang responded with counterattacks. In the 19th minute of the second half, Incheon brought on Jeong Chi-in for Lee Dong-ryul, while Anyang substituted Lee Jin-yong for Kim Jung-hyun to alter their midfield setup. Mateus's powerful long-range shot was saved by a spectacular save from Kim Dong-heon.

Incheon missed several heartbreaking chances to equalize in the 33rd minute of the second half. A pass conceded by Ferrier was met with a shot by Mugoza, which was blocked by the defense. Substitute Choi Seung-gu connected with a loose ball and took a non-stop shot, but a defender near the goal line headed it away.

As the match progressed into the second half, Incheon's attacks intensified. However, Anyang's defensive concentration remained solid. Ferrier's header repeatedly went straight at the goalkeeper. There was no turnaround. The first goal scored by Kwon Kyung-won in the fourth minute of the first half ultimately proved to be the decisive winner that separated the fortunes of the two teams.

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