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Suwon FC's '11-game unbeaten run' → 2nd-place team closes in with just a single point gap... Busan stuck in '8-game winless slump' [K League 2 roundup]

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Suwon FC players look disappointed after their match against Yongin FC ended. /Photo=Korea Professional Football League
Suwon FC players look disappointed after their match against Yongin FC ended. /Photo=Korea Professional Football League

A painful draw. Suwon FC, aiming to break into the top tier, managed only one point in an away game against Yongin FC.

On the 5th, Suwon FC drew 1-1 with Yongin at Hana Bank K League 2 2026 Round 25 held at Yongin Mir Stadium.

As a result, Suwon FC extended its consecutive unbeaten streak, which began in May, to 11 games (6 wins, 5 draws), finishing with 12 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses (44 points), maintaining third place. However, they missed the chance to overtake second-place Seoul E-Land FC (45 points), who played one more game, leaving them with regret. With one additional point, 11th-place Yongin improved to 5 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses (26 points).

A startling collision occurred early in the first half. In the 17th minute of the first half, Suwon FC forward Freizo collided heavily with Yongin goalkeeper Hwang Sung-min, causing both to fall. Freizo briefly lost consciousness and was transported by ambulance after emergency treatment, while Hwang, who complained of pain, was also substituted off.

Yongin scored the opening goal. In the 53rd minute of the first half, following a corner kick, Vinyu received a pass from Choi Young-jun and drilled a precise one-touch right-footed shot into the upper corner of the net.

Suwon FC brought on attackers Kim Ji-hoon and Mateus Babi simultaneously in the 17th minute of the second half to tighten their counterattack.

Ansan Greeners players celebrate after defeating Busan IPark. /Photo=Korea Professional Football League
Ansan Greeners players celebrate after defeating Busan IPark. /Photo=Korea Professional Football League

The substitutions paid off. In the 25th minute of the second half, Seo Jae-min delivered a sharp cross into the box, which Mateus Babi connected with a precise header to shake Yongin's net. Although both teams continued to exchange attacks afterward, the match ended 1-1 without any additional goals.

At the same time, at Busan Gudeok Stadium, Ansan Greeners pulled off an upset by defeating Busan IPark 1-0. In a counterattack opportunity in the 29th minute of the first half, Malcom calmly converted Kim In-sung's pass into the decisive goal.

Ansan (6 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses, 22 points) successfully escaped their three-game losing streak and climbed to 15th place. Busan (11 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses, 38 points), trapped in a deep slump of eight consecutive winless games (2 draws, 6 losses), remained at sixth place.

The match between Cheonan City FC and Hwaseong FC held at Cheonan Sports Complex ended in a 1-1 draw. Hwaseong (11 wins, 7 draws, 6 losses, 40 points) maintained fifth place with two consecutive unbeaten games, while Cheonan (22 points) remained at 14th after nine consecutive winless games (4 draws, 5 losses).

The lower-table clash between Gimhae FC2008 and Jeonnam Dragons held at Gimhae Sports Complex ended in a 2-2 draw after an intense battle. Jeonnam (20 points) secured one point each to remain in 16th place, while Gimhae (13 points) stayed in 17th.

Jeonnam Dragons team. /Photo=Korea Professional Football League
Jeonnam Dragons team. /Photo=Korea Professional Football League

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