'It's my fault' FCAnyang manager Yoo Byung-hoon falls into a two-game losing streak: "No specific player is at fault... I am sorry for the home defeat" [Anyang]

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After suffering a disappointing home defeat that led to a two-game losing streak, FCAnyang manager Yoo Byung-hoon apologized to fans and promised to improve team performance.

On the 8th, Anyang lost 1-2 to Daejeon Hana Citizen in a home match of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 Round 22 held at Anyang Comprehensive Stadium at 8 p.m. Anyang conceded consecutive goals from Joo Min-kyu and Anton in the first half, then attempted to catch up with a header goal by Lee Chang-yong in the second half but ultimately failed to turn the game around and bowed their head at home.

Manager Yoo Byung-hoon stated at the post-match press conference: "I am sorry to fans for showing them a defeat at home on such hot weather. Daejeon is a team with sufficient strength. We prepared thoroughly, but our pressing intensity dropped in the first half, allowing opponents easy space. It was not due to any specific player's mistake; rather, my preparation was insufficient. I should have enabled the players to perform even better."

On this day, Anyang conceded the opening goal from Joo Min-kyu in the 17th minute of the first half and then allowed an additional header goal from Anton during a corner kick situation in the 40th minute, causing them to waver. Regarding the recent pattern of conceding goals, Manager Yoo Byung-hoon noted: "Giving opponents perfect no-mark chances is a structural issue, but conceding goals from set pieces or crosses largely stems from lack of concentration. In high-risk crossing areas, we must ensure clear marking assignments. We continue to concede goals in this area and need improvement. We will hold continuous meetings with players and seek solutions through dialogue."

Center-back Kwon Kyung-won, who was deployed as a defensive midfielder at the start of the second half, even advanced to the front attacking position near the end of the match to contest aerial balls. Explaining this, Manager Yoo Byung-hoon said: "Due to the team's K League schedule, we were unable to train extensively. From the beginning, I intended to use him as a midfielder rather than a center-back, and I had already informed him that he could move forward into an attacking role if needed after the 80th minute when goals became necessary."

Regarding Ailton, who did not play in his comeback match from injury: "We planned for him to play about 15 minutes. Since we were trailing 1-2, it was difficult to find the right timing for his substitution. We prepared a long-ball strategy after the 80th minute to create opportunities. If utilized well in the future, he will greatly contribute to our team's attack."

Regarding repeated mistakes in build-up play and set-piece defense following the Ulsan HD match: "We anticipated opponents' fast players and prepared double center-backs to protect space, but we conceded space on the flanks and struggled during the match. After receiving feedback at halftime, our performance improved in the second half. We will address confirmed issues thoroughly."

Before today's match, Anyang stood fifth in the league with 7 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses (30 points). Following the result against Daejeon, they fell into a two-game losing streak and dropped to sixth place. Manager Yoo Byung-hoon stated: "Today's match does not mean the season is over. The league continues. We will prepare thoroughly for the next match against Jeju SK to ensure victory."

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