'Lee Jung-hyo' Suwon, shock defeat to Busan Transportation Corporation... 'As many as 6 matches' historic giant-killing feats [Korea Cup Summary]

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'Giant-killing' celebration. The second round of the Korea Cup was a series of upsets.

On the 15th, among the 16 matches of the 2026-2027 Banco Hana Korea Cup Round 2 held simultaneously nationwide, no fewer than six matches saw lower-league teams defeat higher-league teams and secure their spots in Round 3.

This round featured a total of 32 teams: 11 K3 League teams and 4 K4 League teams that advanced from Round 1, joined by 17 K League 2 teams.

Jinju Citizen FC, leading the K4 League, caused an upset by defeating Ansan Greeners of K League 2 in an away match with a decisive 2-0 victory, thanks to goals by Jung Woo-bin and Han Dong-hoon.

Siheung Citizen FC, leading the K3 League, also secured a thrilling 1-0 away win against Daegu FC of K League 2, holding on until the end to protect Kim Min-seong's winning goal scored in the 16th minute of the first half.

Dangjin Citizen FC, which won the K4 League last year and was promoted to the K3 League this year, also completely defeated Yongin FC of K League 2 with a 2-0 scoreline, powered by consecutive goals from Ji Sang-wook and Kim Young-seon.

Busan Transportation Corporation, a traditional powerhouse in the K3 League, led by coach Lee Jung-hyo, subdued Suwon Samsung of K League 2 2-1 after an extended battle. Busan Transportation Corporation, trailing after conceding an early goal to Suwon's Pesin in the 11th minute of the first half, equalized through Yan's goal in the 17th minute of the second half to push the match into extra time, then held on to the lead secured by an own goal from the opponent in the additional time of the first half of extra time, catching a big fish.

Ulsan Citizen FC of the K3 League also drew 2-2 with Seúl E-Land of K League 2 over two halves, then staged a one-man show in extra time as defender Kim Min-gi scored both goals to secure a dramatic 4-2 victory. With this win, Ulsan Citizen FC will face Ulsan HD FC of K League 1 in the historic Ulsan derby in Round 3.

Furthermore, Yeosu FC of the K3 League capped off the giant-killing feats with a 1-0 victory over Gyeongnam FC of K League 2, thanks to Kim Ju-hyung's dramatic winning goal in the second half of extra time.

On the other hand, Cheonan City FC, Chungbuk Cheongju FC, Hwaseong FC, Gimpo FC, Suwon FC, Gimhae FC 2008, Seongnam FC, Busan IPark, and Paju Frontiers FC repelled challenges from lower-league teams and avoided upsets. In the only match between K League 2 teams, Asan Mugunghwa FC defeated Jeonnam Dragons to advance to the next round.

The Korea Cup, the country's premier cup tournament encompassing both professionals and amateurs, has significantly reformed its operation method, schedule, and prize money scale starting from the 2026-2027 season. The total prize money increased from 712 million won to 1.14 billion won, and the winning prize was also substantially raised from 300 million won to 500 million won.

The 2026-2027 Korea Cup preliminary rounds through the Round of 16 will be held first from June 20 to August 19, 2026. The subsequent schedule will resume next spring, taking into account the K League and AFC Champions League schedules. The quarterfinals are scheduled for May 19, 2027, the semi-finals on May 26, and the long-awaited final on June 5, 2027.

The Round of 3 matches, featuring the 16 teams that advanced from Round 2 and the 8 K League 1 teams, will be played on the 29th.

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