'An Unbeaten Run of 12 Matches + 7 Consecutive Wins' Suwon Samsung Takes a 'Big Step' Toward Direct Promotion... Defeats Seongnam 2-0 [Seongnam On-Site Review]

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It is an unstoppable unbeaten streak of 12 matches. Suwon Samsung Bluewings in K League 2 shook off the tenacious resistance of Seongnam FC to secure three points, taking a significant step toward direct promotion.

In the away match held at Seongnam General Sports Complex on the 25th at 2 p.m. for Hana Bank K League 2 2026 Round 30, Suwon secured a decisive 2-0 victory over Seongnam, powered by Kang Hyun-muk's header goal in the first half and an own goal near the end of the second half.

With this, Suwon is on a roll with 12 consecutive unbeaten matches (9 wins, 3 draws), including 7 straight wins, firmly holding the sole top spot with a record of 19 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses (62 points). On the other hand, Seongnam has fallen into a deep slump of 5 consecutive matches without a win (1 draw, 4 losses), remaining in 11th place with 7 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses (31 points).

Home side Seongnam fielded Lee Jun-sang, Jeon Min-gyu, and Kim Ji-hyuk as a three-man attack, with Yoo Ju-ahn, Freitas, Ryu Jun-sun, and Jung Seung-yong positioned in the midfield. Lee Sang-min, Benicio, and Yoo Sun formed the back three, while Lee Gwang-yeon guarded the goal.

Away side Suwon deployed Luis and Kang Hyun-muk as a two-man strike force, with Rebon and Kang Sung-jin on the wings. Park Hyun-bin and Jung Ho-yeon were placed in the third line, while Lee Sang-min, Mo Gyeong-bin, Ko Jong-hyun, and Lee Gun-hee built the back four. Kim Jun-hong donned the goalkeeper gloves.

In a tense flow, the opening goal belonged to Suwon. In the 26th minute of the first half, Rebon delivered a sharp left-foot cross from the left flank, and captain Kang Hyun-muk, who had quickly surged toward the penalty area, deflected it with his head to shake Seongnam's net.

Manager Lee Jung-hyo received a yellow card for protesting immediately after the goal. Suwon continued to launch an all-out offensive, maintaining control and ending the first half leading 1-0.

Desperate Seongnam made three simultaneous substitutions at the start of the second half, bringing on Hwang Seok-gi, Lee Jung-bin, and Park Byung-gyu while calling Kim Ji-hyuk, Lee Jun-sang, and Jung Seung-yong off the bench in a bold move.

Seongnam's first shot on target came in the 8th minute of the second half. Defender Yoo Sun, who joined the attack, took a bold right-footed long-range shot, but it was caught by Suwon goalkeeper Kim Jun-hong.

Suwon sought an additional goal through set pieces. In the 15th minute of the second half, Kang Hyun-muk rushed into the penalty area to put a foot on the sharply arched free kick delivered by Jung Ho-yeon, but was stopped by a super save from Seongnam goalkeeper Lee Gwang-yeon.

The match flowed under Suwon's one-sided dominance. Seongnam tried to break through to the front with long balls but struggled to find an opening, and in the 24th minute of the second half, they made another midfield change by substituting out Ryu Jun-sun for Kwon Byung-jun.

Suwon also managed their stamina in the 27th minute of the second half by simultaneously bringing on Dubitskas, Kim Ju-chan, and Kim Min-woo while calling off Kang Hyun-muk, the scorer of the decisive goal, Rebon, and Park Hyun-bin. In the 31st minute of the second half, Dubitskas had a crucial scoring chance in front of the goal, but his determined shot flew high over the crossbar. Following this, Suwon substituted out Kang Sung-jin for Bruno Silva.

With the scent of defeat thickening, Seongnam launched a final all-out attack by bringing on forward Kim Min-jae in the 33rd minute of the second half.

However, Suwon put the nail in the coffin with a decisive goal in the 42nd minute of the second half. A cross from Luis on the left flank deflected off Seongnam's Lee Sang-min and found the back of the net.

The match ended with no further goals, resulting in a 2-0 victory for Suwon.

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