[Gangneung Field] Two foreign investors who scored against their former team bowed 90 degrees after the match... Gangwon fans responded with applause

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Although they shook the net of their former team during the match, both players bowed deeply toward the Gangwon fans after the final whistle blew. BucheonFC foreign players Gallego and Gabriel offered a "90-degree bow" to the Gangwon fans.

Bucheon secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Gangwon in an away match of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 Round 21 held at Gangneung High1 Resort Arena on the 1st.

This was a more welcome victory than ever for Bucheon. After the World Cup break, they recorded their first win of the second half in six league matches, ending a recent five-match winless streak (three draws and two losses). It was also positive that they continued the good momentum from their 3-0 victory over Paju Frontier in the third round of the Korea Cup on the 29th of last month.

They also laid the groundwork for a mid-table breakthrough. Bucheon recorded five wins, eight draws, and eight losses (23 points) this season, placing them 10th in the league. They are tied with 9th-place Kim Cheon (SVP) (23 points) and are within striking distance of 8th-place JejuSK (27 points).

The key figures leading Bucheon's victory today were the two foreign attackers, Gallego and Gabriel.

First, Gallego scored the opening goal in the 19th minute of the first half with a spectacular long-range shot. Starting an attack near the halfway line, Gallego boldly attempted a left-footed mid-range shot, which found its way precisely into the far right corner of the Gangwon goal.

In the 24th minute of the second half, when Bucheon led 2-0, Gabriel sealed the victory. In a corner kick situation, he jumped powerfully and attempted a header shot, which directly shook the net.

Both Gallego and Gabriel are former Gangwon players. Gallego played for Gangwon from 2022 to 2024 before joining JejuSK and then Bucheon in 2025. Gabriel also played for Gangwon from 2023 to 2025 and has been wearing the Bucheon jersey since this year.

Coincidentally, both players scored against their former team, leading Bucheon to a decisive victory.

However, a special scene unfolded after the match. After Bucheon players greeted the away fans with a victory salute, Gallego and Gabriel headed toward the Gangwon supporters' section. The two players stood side by side in front of the Gangwon fans who had been waiting for them and bowed deeply to offer a "90-degree bow."

Gangwon fans also chanted the names of the two players who scored against their former team, offering generous applause. Beyond the harsh competition, it was a warm moment where players and fans who once shared the field showed mutual respect.

Gallego also expressed gratitude for Gangwon fans' warm reception. Meeting reporters after the match, Gallego said, "I spent a long time at Gangwon. There are still many people I know, and former teammates as well."

Regarding the scene where Gangwon fans called out his name, he added, "It was truly happy. When Gabriel and I were at Gangwon, we knew how much happiness the fans gave us. We also tried our best to bring happiness to the fans."

He continued, "After the match, Gangwon fans called out my names, which moved me. I am truly grateful," repeatedly expressing his sincerity.

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