'First 10-game unbeaten streak' record challenge, Jeong Kyung-ho Gangwon FC coach: "Not too concerned... must not be greedy" [Anyang on-site]

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Ahead of a crucial match that could become the turning point in the race for top positions, Jeong Kyung-ho, head coach of Gangwon FC, expressed his determination to secure victory.

Gangwon and FC Anyang will face off at 7:30 p.m. on the 26th at Anyang Stadium in the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 Round 20 match.

Gangwon's momentum is formidable. In their last nine matches, they have recorded five wins and four draws, maintaining an unbeaten run. Even after the World Cup break, they continued their strong form with a 0-0 draw against FC Seoul, followed by a 2-0 victory over Kim Cheon (SVP) and a 1-1 draw against Jeju SK.

In a pre-match interview, Coach Jeong Kyung-ho addressed the club's attempt to set a record for an unbeaten streak in its first ten games: "The players were not overly concerned about the record; they focused on executing what they had prepared well." He added, "I emphasized communication and commitment with the players. Anyang builds up play flexibly and has many attackers with strong offensive tendencies, so we will stick to our planned style to neutralize their strengths and control the game in Gangwon's rhythm. Football is full of variables, so responding to them is crucial."

Currently, Gangwon sits third in the league with eight wins, eight draws, and three losses (32 points). If they secure all three points in this match against Anyang, they could reclaim second place by overtaking second-placed Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (33 points), who have played one more game.

However, there are also setbacks. Coach Jeong Kyung-ho stated, "It seems Mo Jae-hyun will be out for at least a month. I am worried about the number of players expected to be sidelined between July and September," but added, "Opponents will also have their own strategies, so we must make them think hard as well," signaling a direct approach.

Regarding Ko Young-jun, who finally scored his first goal of the season in the Jeju match, Coach Jeong offered both congratulations and affectionate advice. The coach said, "Young-jun's confidence has risen after scoring against Jeju. He was under scoring pressure, but he looks much brighter now." He then smiled and added, "So while I have high expectations for today as well, I hope he doesn't get too greedy."

Under Coach Jeong Kyung-ho's leadership, Gangwon's signature solid organizational football is shining. In 19 matches this season, the team has scored 24 goals while conceding only 12.

In addition, key striker Kim Dae-won, who netted a brace in Round 18 against Gimcheon, assisted Ko Young-jun's goal in Round 19 against Jeju, bringing his season tally to seven goals and four assists so far.

Kim Dae-won forms a front three with Kim Geon-hee and Choi Byung-chan, while Ko Young-jun, Seo Min-woo, and Lee Yu-hyun occupy midfield positions. Song Jun-seok, Lee Gi-hyeok, Shin Min-ha, and Kang Jun-hyeok make up the back four, with Park Cheong-hyo in goal.

Finally, Coach Jeong Kyung-ho concluded, "Today's match is one where we absolutely must not be greedy. We need to face it with a Buddha-like mindset and fight persistently. Sometimes patience is important, and I hope the players understand this well."

On the other hand, the home team Anyang also has no room for retreat. With six wins, nine draws, and four losses in 19 matches (27 points), Anyang currently sits sixth. A victory in this match would allow them to overtake fourth-placed Ulsan HD (28 points) and lay the foundation for a push into the upper tier.

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