'Five goals in the first half only—A staggering 7-0' Seoul takes sole lead with 'historic rout' against Anyang... A new chapter in K-League history [Anyang On-Site Review]

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A shocking result. FC Seoul, armed with terrifying firepower that scored a staggering five goals in the first half alone during a rivalry match against their local opponent, secured a historic rout.

On the afternoon of the 22nd at 7:30 p.m., Seoul defeated Anyang 7-0 in an away match held at Anyang Stadium in the Hana Bank K-League 1 2026 Round 24.

With this victory, Seoul recorded 15 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses in 24 matches (50 points), becoming the first team to reach the 50th-point plateau and firmly securing sole possession of the top spot. Meanwhile, Anyang, which suffered a shocking defeat at home, remained in seventh place with 7 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses (30 points).

Home side Anyang deployed Ailton, Kim Woon, and Chae Hyun-woo as a three-man forward line. The midfield was guarded by Knezevic, Kim Jung-hyun, and Mateus, while the back four consisted of Kim Dong-jin, Kwon Kyung-won, Lee Chang-yong, and Kang Ji-hoon. Goalkeeper Kim Jeong-hun guarded the net.

Away side Seoul placed Climara and Anderson in a two-man forward line. The midfield featured Moon Sun-min, Babets, Lee Seung-mo, and Jung Seung-won, while the back four was composed of Kim Jin-soo, Ross, Yazan, and Park Soo-il. Goalkeeper Gu Seong-yun wore the gloves.

Seoul's goal storm began immediately with the start of the match. In the sixth minute, Jung Seung-won connected with a precise left-footed cross from Kim Jin-soo on the left flank with an accurate header to send the ball into the net.

The Korea Professional Football League later corrected the goal to Moon Sun-min's account after the match. Jung Seung-won's header was recorded as an assist.

Momentum carried Seoul, and they scored another goal just six minutes later. In a corner kick situation, Babets finished with a high-header on a kick delivered by Jung Seung-won.

Seoul's relentless assault did not stop. In the 30th minute of the first half, Moon Sun-min's sharp right-footed shot from near the penalty box brushed against Anyang goalkeeper Kim Jeong-hun's hand and curled into the far corner of the goal.

Four minutes later, in the 34th minute of the first half, Climara joined the scoring parade. Pushing in with a calm right-footed shot from close range on Anderson's cross, he extended the lead by four goals.

The fifth goal of the first half also fell before the break. In the 43rd minute, taking advantage of the Anyang defense failing to properly track the landing point of an aerial ball, Anderson skillfully tapped a high ball to complete the score. Seoul tied the record for most goals by a single team in a first half since the introduction of promotion and relegation in 2013, ending the first half with a 5-0 lead.

Cornered, Anyang made changes to their midfield by substituting Han Ga-ram and Lee Jin-yong for central midfielders Kim Jung-hyun and Knezevic immediately after the second half began.

However, Seoul's one-sided flow continued into the second half. In the eighth minute of the second half, Jung Seung-won skillfully dribbled past defenders with a flashy move in front of the goal and scored by lofting the ball over the goalkeeper with a delicate chip shot.

In the 13th minute of the second half, the seventh goal finally appeared. Lee Seung-mo finished with a diving header on Kim Jin-soo's sharp left-footed cross, curling into the far corner of the left goal.

With a seven-goal deficit, both teams made numerous substitutions. Immediately after conceding the seventh goal, Anyang brought on Kim Kang and Choi Geon-ju. Seoul also substituted Lee Seung-mo, Moon Sun-min, and Park Soo-il for Son Jung-beom, Song Min-gyu, and Choi Jun in the 15th minute of the second half.

In somewhat frustrating flow, Anyang inserted defender Kim Young-chan into their forward line in the 23rd minute of the second half. Seoul brought on Cheon Seong-hoon for Climara in the 25th minute of the second half.

Anyang sought a consolation goal when Kim Woon struck with his right foot in the 30th minute of the second half, but an offside call was made, leaving them with regret.

The match heated up toward the end of the second half. In the 45th minute of the second half, Song Min-gyu fell after being caught by Lee Jin-yong's sliding tackle inside the penalty box. Players from both teams gathered on one side of the field and argued.

Ultimately, the referee blew the final whistle without any additional goals. The match concluded with Seoul's historic 7-0 rout.

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