After 8 years of waiting, Dankook University wins Baekdudaegangi by catching Hongik University after penalty shootout

Jul 18, 2025

After 8 years of waiting, Dankook University wins Baekdudaegangi by catching Hongik University after penalty shootout
photo courtesy of the Korea University Football Federation



After 8 years of waiting, Dankook University wins Baekdudaegangi by catching Hongik University after penalty shootout
photo courtesy of the Korea University Football Federation
After 8 years of waiting, Dankook University wins Baekdudaegangi by catching Hongik University after penalty shootout
photo courtesy of the Korea University Football Federation
After 8 years of waiting, Dankook University wins Baekdudaegangi by catching Hongik University after penalty shootout
photo courtesy of the Korea University Football Federation
Dankook University has reached the top of the autumn competition after a long wait. It has recaptured the throne for the first time in eight years since 2017.

Dankook University, led by head coach Park Jong-kwan, won the 61st Autumn University Football Federation Baekdudaegan final match against Hongik University at Taebaek Stadium in Taebaek, Gangwon Province on the 17th.

The game was 0-0 until overtime. Dankook University won the penalty shootout 4-1. Dankook University deployed freshman Kang Tae-woong, who recorded a good penalty shootout in the semifinals against Jeonju University. The card hit the mark. Kang Tae-woong cheered by blocking the kick of the opponent's No. 3 kicker.




Meanwhile, the Korea University Football Federation reflected the names of those who contributed to the development of college and Korean football in the award names. An official from the Korea University Football Federation explained, `We want to reflect the name of the soccer legend in the awards to raise the symbolism of the competition and the motivation of the players.'

Lee Hoi-taek's Most Valuable Player Award was won by Ko Kyung-rok of Dankook University. Ahn Young (Hongik University), Cho Seung-hyun (Daegu University), and Yang Hyun-jin (Jeonju University) received the Park Hang-seo Outstanding Player Award. Ahn Jung-hwan's scoring award went to Daegu University's Hyun Seung-woo, who scored three goals. The Lee Eul-yong Help Award was delivered by Kim Woo-jin (Dankook University) and Choi Hyun-woo (Hong Ik-dae). Hong Myung-bo's defense award went to Yoon Keun-young (Dankook University). Kim Byung-ji's goalkeeper award was up to Park Jong-hyun (Dankook University) and Lee Minister's Young Player award was up to Jung Hae-wook (Hongik University).



◇ Details of the 61st Autumn University Football Federation's Baekdudaegangi Award

▶Winning = Dankook University

▶Second place = Hongik University




▶3rd place =Daegu University, Jeonju University

▶Fairplay Award =Dankook University

▶Best Leader Award = Coach Park Jong-kwan and Coach Lee Sung-woo (Dankook University)

▶ Outstanding Leader Award = Coach Park Geum-ryul and Coach Park Bae-jong (Hongik University)



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.