Even with Malkong's multi-goal, Ulsan couldn't laughHong Chul Theater Goal Ulsan Kangwon Draws 22
Jul 27, 2025
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Ulsan drew 2-2 against Gangwon FC at Gangneung High1 Arena on the 27th, conceding a theater goal to Hong Chul in the second half of the extra time despite Malkong's multi-goal. Ulsan continued its winless march after the match against Gimcheon on May 24 for the second month. In the league, there are no wins in six games, including the Korea Cup and the Club World Cup, and 10 games. Gangwon changed its subdued mood after losing to Jeonbuk Hyundai in China. Gangwon coach Chung Kyung-ho had four undefeated matches against Ulsan in his manager's career, including when he was acting as Seongnam FC coach.
Kangwon put up an elite member. Kim Gun-hee was listed in the starting lineup for the first time. Two-top with Gabriel. Kim Dae-won, Seo Min-woo, Kim Dong-hyun and Mo Jae-hyun were in Heo Gi-jin. Seo Min-woo, who could not play against Jeonbuk due to a sudden high fever, returned to the starting list. The four-bag was set up by Song Joon-seok, Shin Min-ha, Kang Tu-ji, and Lee Yoo-hyun. Lee Yoo-hyun is also in his return match. Park Chung-hyo wore goalkeeper gloves. While Lee Sang-hun, Lee Ji-ho, Kim Kang-guk and Yoon Il-rok are starting from the bench, Kim Shin-jin, who was recruited at the end of the transfer market, was also included in the list.
Ulsan took out a 3-5-2 card. Even in Eric's one-top, 22-year-old volunteer Baek In-woo was at the bottom. Rubikshon and Kang Sang-woo stood on the left and right, and the midfield was set up by Boyanich, Lee Jin-hyun and Ko Seung-beom. The three-back was formed by Lee Jae-sik, Kim Young-kwon, and the signature officer. Cho Hyun-woo kept the goal unchanged. Malkong, who joined the summer transfer market, was on the stand-by as a joker, and Lee Chung-yong's Um Won-sang, Rakaba, and Trojac sat on the bench.
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Coach Chung is undefeated against Ulsan, including acting Seongnam FC Sizal. He said "Ulsan can't beat him now, but he's a team with power. He said let's do it confidently with faith as much as we do at home. If the brain structure changes positively, the orientation changes, and this can lead to results."
Ulsan coach Kim Pan-gon said, `I have to make more body, but I'm in a hurry, so I'm making it while playing. He also says he wants to play as a starting player. I'm going to give it to the point that I feel like I'm overdoing it today." Coach Kim, who has not won recently, emphasized winning mentality.
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Ulsan shot first. Lee Jin-hyun, who received Eric's pass in the third minute of the first half, attempted a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty box. It went over the goalpost. Gangwon also fought back. A minute later, Song Joon-seok crossed from the left. Lee Yoo-hyun caught the ball that went back and connected it with a left-footed shot. He was out after getting hit by the defense.
9 min Gangwon missed a good chance. Mo Jae-hyun intercepted Kim Young-kwon's pass miss. After beating one defense, he attempted a sharp grounder cross. It didn't shoot properly. Ulsan responded with a mid-range shot in the 11th minute. In front of the arc, Lee Jin-hyun fired a powerful left-footed mid-range shot. Goalkeeper Park Chung-hyo made a good save.
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Kim Dae-won's free kick went over the post in the 20th minute. Ulsan made an early change. Twenty-two minutes removed White Woo and put in a horse. Ko Seung-beom, who received a return pass from Malkong in the 23rd minute, scored a sharp cross after breaking down the right side. Gangwon defense managed to clear it.
Ulsan scored the first goal. In the 29th minute, Lee Jae-ik's forward pass headed to Rubik'sson, who was digging to the left. Rubikshon promptly crossed, and Malkung slid in. It was Malkon's return to the K-League. It was the first goal in the K-League in 2472 days since the score against Sangju Sangmu (currently Gimcheon) on October 20, 2018.
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Gangwon missed a disappointing opportunity. In the 43rd minute, Song Joon-seok's cross from the left was connected by Mo Jae-hyun with a header. He headed in front of the goalkeeper. In the 45th minute, he continued a great pass and headed for Gabriel, who was playing post. Gabriel gave up a great return pass, and Kim Dong-hyun's ambitious shot crossed the post.
Gangwon made a change at the start of the second half. Except Shin Min-ha and Kim Dong-hyun, Park Ho-young and Hong Cheol were put in. Gangwon scored an early equalizer. In the fifth minute of the second half, Mo Jae-hyun's sharp through pass headed to Kim Dae-won, who was digging to the left. Kim Dae-won crossed Cho Hyun-woo with a good shot.
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In the 9th minute, Mo Jae-hyun fell in the penalty box while breaking through. The whistle didn't go off. Gangwon players strongly protested, but the referee maintained his sincerity. In the 13th minute, Ulsan fought back. Kang Sang-woo passed to Eric in the center after the overlap. Eric's right footed shot went off the left side of the crossbar.
17 min Ulsan changed two players. Eom Won-sang and Kim Min-hyuk were added without Eric and Boyanich. In the 22nd minute, Kim Dae-won's ball, which broke through the left, crossed the post. He chose to replace Gangwon Province. Except for Mo Jae-hyun and Gabriel, Lee Ji-ho and Kim Shin-jin were put in.
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33 min Gangwon made a good shot. Hong Chul's cross from the left turned to Kim Shin-jin. Kim Shin-jin's header hit the opponent's defense and went off the post. In the 36th minute, Kang Sang-woo broke through from the right and fired a left-footed shot. It went over the goalpost.
Ulsan scored the winning goal. In the 38th minute of the second half, Malkong flashed again. Rakaba broke through the left and finished with a sensational left-footed shot as Malkong jumped in with a short ball. Malkon celebrated the score with his unique summer salt ceremony. Gangwon did its best to score an equalizer until the end, but the equalizer did not break out. In the end, the game ended with Ulsan's 2-1 victory.
Gangneung = Reporter Park Chan-joon vanbasten@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.