"Everything was perfect." Legendary 7-0 victory draws 'unprecedented' praise from FC Seoul manager Kim Ki-dong [Anyang]

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Despite the historic victory, there was no sign of elation. Manager Kim Ki-dong expressed satisfaction but remained cautious when mentioning the title race.

On the 22nd at 7:30 p.m., Seoul secured a decisive 7-0 away win against Anyang at Anyang Stadium in the Hana Bank K-League 1 2026 Round 24 match, overwhelming their opponent with five goals scored in the first half alone. Goals came in succession from Jeong Seung-won's opener, followed by Baeveets, Moon Sun-min, Klimala, Anderson, and Lee Seung-mo.

On the same day, second-place Ulsan HD lost 0-1 to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, widening the gap between top-ranked Seoul (15 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses, 50 points) and second-placed Ulsan (37 points) to a staggering 13-point difference.

In the post-match press conference, Manager Kim Ki-dong said, "I am happy as a manager to deliver such a big victory to our fans." He added, "The weather was hot but then cooled down slightly, which allowed our high pressing to work perfectly, and goals came as planned. While scoring many goals is important, finishing the match without conceding any goals is also very satisfying for a manager."

When asked if it was one of the most perfect games of his career, he replied, "Everything was perfect. The pressing and the speed of advancing forward after winning the ball were all excellent." He continued, "It was regrettable that players showed some fatigue in the second half and their concentration dropped, but it is rare to play a game as perfectly and comfortably as today. I am glad we delivered the kind of performance fans wanted."

Even in such a dominant victory, there were minor blemishes. Captain Kim Jin-soo received a yellow card late in the second half, resulting in an automatic suspension for the next match due to accumulation of cautions. Manager Kim stated, "It is truly regrettable that Kim Jin-soo will miss the next match after receiving a caution." He added, "A team leader can be either a player or a manager. Kim Jin-soo has effectively led the players as captain and maintained a positive atmosphere. As a manager, I am grateful for his contributions, which have helped us reach this point. The players will surely play hard in his honor," expressing deep trust in the captain.

The manager also addressed the caution Jeong Seung-won received during his celebration after scoring the opening goal. Manager Kim explained, "It seems there was a misunderstanding when Jeong Seung-won received the caution. He had no intention of provoking the opponent; he performed the celebration toward the camera, but the referee misunderstood." He continued, "Players find it difficult to check camera positions during matches, and reaching corner flags can also be challenging. Although I did not receive a direct explanation from the main referee, we instructed the bench to exercise caution to prevent any potential issues."

Although the gap between Seoul and second place has widened to 13 points, solidifying their lead, the manager remained cautious when asked about the title race. He said, "Discussions about winning the championship may need to wait until September passes." He added, "We also have commitments in the AFC Champions League (ACL). If we navigate these challenges wisely, perhaps we can then talk about the title. I do not intend to let my guard down."

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