"Complete 3-0 Victory Over Pohang": Incheon United Manager Yoon Jung-hwan, "Our performance was at a level where the opponent couldn't do anything; I am proud of our players" [Incheon On-Site]

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Yoon Jung-hwan, manager of Incheon United in the professional football K League 1, applauded his players for leading a complete victory against Pohang Steelers.

Speaking at a press conference following the 3-0 home win against Pohang in Round 31 of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 season on the 9th at Incheon Football Stadium, Manager Yoon Jung-hwan said, "I heard that this was our first home victory against Pohang in 3,337 days, or nine years. They are a difficult team, but I think of our players with pride."

On this day, Incheon secured an early lead thanks to Lee Min-hyuk's opening goal in the 17th minute of the first half and consecutive goals by Lee Chung-yong and Mugoza near the end of the first half. They subsequently repelled Pohang's second-half pursuit repeatedly, securing a three-goal victory before their home fans. It was a complete victory marked by a clear advantage over Pohang not only in the score but also in the quality of play.

Manager Yoon Jung-hwan stated, "I believe we showed excellent performance to the point where the opponent could do nothing." He added, "Goals came smoothly when opportunities arose, and the game flowed in our favor. It was a victory that many fans had been hoping for. With two matches remaining until the split, we will prepare with our utmost effort."

Manager Yoon continued, "I expected Pohang to apply high pressing. I believe their forwards struggled to press because our team's build-up play has improved. Additionally, (Kim) Sung-min and Leandro targeted the space behind their defense, allowing us to play as we had prepared," he assessed.

He added, "We have been working on this since last year, but there are areas we want to improve bit by bit. I think aspects such as our responses are getting better. I believe that because we confidently trust one another, these elements are showing up in the game."

Applause was also given to Lee Min-hyuk, who scored his first goal since joining Incheon on loan and delivered a standout performance with one goal and one assist. Lee Min-hyuk assisted not only the opening winning goal but also Lee Chung-yong's additional goal. For Incheon, which had heavily relied on the Lee Myung-ju-Seo Jae-min midfield combination, this was particularly welcome activity.

Manager Yoon Jung-hwan said, "He needed an adaptation period, but he is gradually showing his strengths. I viewed positively his build-up play, attacking transitions, and physical duels in defense. He is showing these qualities bit by bit." He added, "In attack, we see him entering the opponent's box, among other things; I view him as a player with boundless potential. (Seo) Jae-min has been playing continuously up to now, so the Lee Min-hyuk option can be seen as 'lucky.'"

He also expressed satisfaction with the consistent performances of the veterans. Before answering questions from reporters on this day, Manager Yoon Jung-hwan provided an overall assessment of the match, starting first with the message, "Congratulations to player Lee Myung-ju on his 300th appearance."

Manager Yoon stated, "Our captain (Lee) Myung-ju does a good job uniting the players. (Lee) Chung-yong quietly offers much advice to the younger players because Myung-ju is there. Stephan (Mugoza), although a foreign player, also gives many good words. (Lee) Ju-yong is the same; the veteran players are providing great support." He added, "The young players are following those seniors well."

Incheon, which secured victory on this day, recorded 42 points (11 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses) and rose to seventh place. The gap with sixth-place Daejeon Hana Citizen (43 points) is one point.

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