"It truly drains the blood," Manager Kim Do-geun said with a wry smile, as Seoul E-Land secured their fourth consecutive away win in Gimpo and continued the battle for second place: "Rather than hoping for luck that Suwon FC loses, we will walk our own path" [Gimpo on-site]

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Kim Do-geun (49), manager of Seoul E-Land, which is in the midst of a "promotion war," shared his thoughts on the victory, saying, "It truly drains the blood."

Seoul E-Land defeated Gimpo 1-0 in their away match at Gimpo Solter Football Stadium on the 9th at 4:30 p.m. in Round 28 of the 'Hana Bank K League 2' 2026 season, thanks to a decisive goal by Euller.

As the competition for second place in the league intensified, both second-place Suwon FC and third-place Seoul E-Land won on this day. Seoul E-Land sits in third place with 51 points (15 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses), trailing Suwon FC (51 points) on goal difference. Furthermore, Seoul E-Land demonstrated resilience by winning all of their recent four away matches in Gimpo. Gimpo is in seventh place with 35 points (8 wins, 11 draws, 7 losses).

On this day, Seoul E-Land took the lead and launched a fierce offensive in the difficult away game against Gimpo, ultimately securing valuable 3 points. Although they repeatedly missed scoring opportunities due to saves by Gimpo goalkeeper Son Jung-hyun throughout the first half, they broke through by introducing Karius at the start of the second half to secure space on the flanks.

Ultimately, Euller's fantastic left-footed curling shot for the decisive goal came in the 21st minute of the second half. Although there was a drop in concentration near the end of the second half, they shut out any scoring threats and finished scoreless.

After the match, Manager Kim Do-geun stated, "It was an away game and an important one, so I am happy to have won. The players gave their best effort. We showed signs of physical fatigue at the end, but we held on well until the finish to end scoreless and take 3 points. We will prepare to focus and secure many points in the remaining five matches."

When asked about the reason for their particular strength in away games in Gimpo, Manager Kim Do-geun burst into laughter and said, "It is not that there is a particularly strong reason, but I think it has to do with the atmosphere we have built so far, and it seems like luck follows us well when we come here."

Regarding the lack of finishing power relative to chances created, he conveyed, "Training is needed. There were one or two perfect chances in the first half as well. We create many chances, but there is a disappointing aspect to the finish. Still, creating many chances is important, and since the break, we have been producing many shots and shots on target. Since scoring in every match is important, I would like us to pay more focused attention."

Regarding Euller, who scored the goal, he expressed confidence: "Compared to last year, his attacking points have dropped, and it was visible in the game that he himself is becoming impatient or rushed. I hope you do not worry too much about it. His team play, defensive involvement, and sacrifice are providing great help to the team just as they did last year, so there is nothing to criticize. He can provide not only goals but also assists, so we always have high expectations for him."

He also explained how he utilized Karius, who was introduced at the start of the second half. Manager Kim said, "When Karius and Euller stand on opposite sides, the attack is dispersed, making it difficult for the opponent to defend. The crosses Karius delivers from the left are threatening, so I requested that aspect. In addition to the flanks, I instructed him to move freely, including dropping into the half-spaces."

Regarding the competition with second-place Suwon FC, who also won on this day to tie at 51 points, he laughed and said, "It truly drains the blood." He continued, "We are in the position of chasing. Suwon FC is on a 14-match unbeaten run, and their performance and defensive balance are good, so I think they will continue to do well. Rather than hoping for luck that the opponent does poorly, we must give our best until the end and see the results. There are still five matches left, so it is unknown what the outcome will be," reaffirming his determination.

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