"A 17-year-old leads the promotion race," An Ju-wan scores a multi-goal feat with 'header followed by a stunning curling shot' in just four minutes... Seoul I-Land extends unbeaten run to nine games, surging into second place

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Promising 2009-born talent An Ju-wan once again made a powerful impression. This time, he scored multiple goals, bolstering Seoul I-Land's promotion campaign.

On the 4th, Seoul I-Land secured a 2-0 victory over Cheongju FC in an away match of the Hana Bank K League 2 2026 Round 25 held at Cheongju Sports Complex.

With this win, Seoul I-Land extended their unbeaten streak to nine matches (five wins, four draws). Their season record stands at 13 wins, six draws, and five losses (45 points), propelling them to second place. The gap with the top-ranked Suwon Samsung (47 points), who have played one fewer match, has narrowed to two points.

The hero of the victory was 17-year-old striker An Ju-wan.

Starting as a left-sided attacker in Seoul I-Land's 4-3-3 formation, An Ju-wan scored two goals just before halftime ended, deciding the match single-handedly.

His first goal came in the 45th minute of the first half. He connected with a precise header to Eulher's cross from the right flank, sending the ball into Cheongju's net.

Just four minutes later, he created an even more impressive scene. Cutting inward from the left flank, An Ju-wan attempted a skillful curling shot with his right foot, and the ball was drawn straight into the goal.

From a header to a spectacular curling shot, he completed a multi-goal feat in just four minutes.

His finishing ability also stood out. Of his three shots on the day, two were on target, and both resulted in goals.

An Ju-wan is a rookie who made his professional debut this year. However, from his first season, he has been making headlines in K League records, steadily building his presence.

In the Round 4 away match against Cheonan City FC, he was substituted into the second half and made his professional debut at just 16 years old, setting a new record as the youngest player to appear in K League 2 history. This broke the previous record held by Park Seung-soo (Newcastle) by about four months.

Subsequently, in the Round 19 home match against Cheonan, he came on as a substitute and scored. At the age of 17 years, three months, and 10 days, he became the youngest goal scorer in both K League 1 and K League 2 history.

And in this match against Cheongju, he scored his first-ever two-goal game since his professional debut, once again etching his name into history.

It is not just about accumulating personal records. An Ju-wan's performance has directly contributed to Seoul I-Land's promotion race, making his impact highly significant.

An Ju-wan is a striker with a physique of 177cm and 71kg, known for his ability to penetrate space using his speed and finish plays effectively with both feet. Yeon Ryeong-byeol (CEO) He is also recognized as the future of Korean football. In the match against Cheongju, he scored with his head and right foot respectively, showcasing his diverse scoring abilities.

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