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SuwonFC's upward momentum is fierce. For the first time in club history, they have gone 10 consecutive matches without defeat (6 wins, 4 draws), shaking up the upper-tier landscape of K League 2. With promotion opportunities widening this season, their chances of a direct jump to K League 1 have significantly increased.
The early-season flow was volatile. After launching with four straight victories, they stumbled in five subsequent matches, recording two draws and three losses. Although they appeared to rebound with three wins and one draw, they soon slipped into one loss and two draws, continuing an unstable race.
The turning point came during the World Cup break. After restructuring, SuwonFC secured a 3-1 victory against Ansan Greeners in their first match of July, followed by a dominant 5-0 win over Jeonnam Dragons, marking a complete turnaround. They continued their unbeaten run, culminating in a 2-1 comeback victory against Busan IPark on the 30th, completing an impressive 10-match unbeaten streak.
With the Busan victory, SuwonFC recorded 22 matches played (12 wins, 7 draws, 3 losses; 43 points), narrowing the gap to sole leader Suwon Samsung FC (23 matches, 47 points) to just four points, intensifying the race for the top positions.
The foundation of SuwonFC's resurgence lies in their unity as a "one team."
Head coach Park Geon-ha stated in a post-match press conference following the 2-1 comeback win against Busan IPark: "Players quickly adapted to the structural tactical changes we implemented after the break. Even when conceding goals, our defensive organization has stabilized, creating promising attacking opportunities. In football, true confidence ultimately comes from not giving up and winning." He added, "The fact that even players who haven't been on the pitch have united as one team and quietly prepared has helped maintain this positive momentum."
Players actively participating on the field also cited team communication and a unified atmosphere as key drivers of their success.
Midfielder Koo Bon-cheol, who contributed to both of SuwonFC's goals in the Busan match leading to victory, remarked: "It's great to win amidst fierce competition with top-tier teams for the standings. During pre-season training before the break, players gathered for meals and conversations, which significantly strengthened team bonds. Especially, captain Han Chan-hee took the initiative to create an open environment where everyone could speak freely."
He continued: "Our team is filled with players who deliver the desired play and fulfill their roles regardless of who takes the field. Through healthy competition, individual players are improving, and the team is growing stronger together. I have confidence that we won't lose when we step onto the pitch. While I have personal goals, I will give my best in every match to contribute to the team's promotion and championship."
Striker Jung Seung-bae, who has reached his peak form this season, also noted: "There were tactical changes during the break. The team increased communication through frequent meals together. Not only within the squad but also with the coach and coaching staff, communication has become very smooth, making the team stronger both internally and externally."
He added: "We approach every match as if it's a final, focusing intensely on just the game at hand. This concentration has created our current unbeaten streak. We are enjoying playing under the support of many spectators."
With tactical stability, player communication, and sacrifice forging a solid organizational structure, SuwonFC is now tightening its grip in the race for direct promotion to K League 1.
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