'A heartbreaking comeback loss leads to seven consecutive draws': Coach Cho Sung-hwan says, "It's not just bad luck... I need to reflect on myself first" [Suwon]

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"I couldn't see it from the bench."

This is what Coach Cho Sung-hwan of Busan IPark said immediately after the match.

On the 30th at 7:30 p.m., Busan played an away match against Suwon FC in Round 24 of the Hana Bank K League 2 2026 at Suwon Sports Complex. Despite scoring the opening goal, they lost 1-2.

As a result, Busan has fallen into a severe slump with seven consecutive draws (two draws and five losses) in their last seven matches, remaining in sixth place in the league with 11 wins, five draws, and seven losses (38 points).

In a post-match press conference, Coach Cho Sung-hwan of Busan said, "I am grateful to the away fans and apologize for not meeting expectations. Throughout my long coaching career, there have been periods where I couldn't secure victories. I feel I fell short in conveying know-how and ensuring understanding among the players. I need to reflect on this. Approaching games with a mindset that we can win will lead to better attitudes and results. I will revive the positive thoughts from the first half of the season and prepare well for our next home match," bowing his head.

Regarding the lack of scoring power, which has resulted in only four goals in their last seven matches, he added, "There may be players who are experiencing such a streak of draws for the first time. There could be coaching substitution errors or judgment mistakes by players, but we must avoid repeating them and strive for a turnaround. Players should approach games with an active attitude and pride, without fear of making mistakes."

On disappointing scenes such as disallowed goals, Coach Cho Sung-hwan drew a clear line: "I do not attribute this to luck. Playing passively led to rigidity, which is ultimately a problem that must be addressed through training and effort."

Regarding the mental instability after taking the lead, he emphasized, "Even when scoring first, I warned before the match that players might become passive. Through extensive communication, we need to build confidence and fully mobilize the capabilities of coaches and mentors to achieve 100% performance."

On positive scenes that could serve as a turning point for their next match, he stated, "I would need to review the footage, but I couldn't see it from the bench. We worked hard throughout all 90 minutes, but there was no substantial effect. Before the match against Ansan Greeners, we must thoroughly reexamine repeated mistakes, tactics, and substitution timing. I will reflect on myself first and ensure such scenes do not recur."

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