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Hannam University has remained at the top for four consecutive years.
Hannam University, led by head coach Park Kyu-sun, won 1-0 in the final of the 20th 1st and 2nd-grade college football federation match against Honam University at Hapcheon Public Stadium in Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do on the 30th. 'Defending Champion' Hannam University achieved the great feat of reaching the top for the first time in four consecutive years in the history of the competition. Hannam University has maintained its strongest position for four consecutive years since the 2022 competition. Jo Woo-ryeong scored four goals in the tournament to become the top scorer.
Hannam University started the race in Group 6. He beat Daekyung University (4-0) and Yewon University of the Arts (4-1), but lost to Jeju Tourism University (1-4), ranking second in the group. In the tournament, they reached the final stage by defeating Catholic Kwandong University (2-0), Chung-Ang University (2-1), and Hanra University (2-1).
Honam University played in Group 7. It was unbeaten against Jeonju Electric University (1-0), Gyeonggi University (3-3), and Jeju International University (2-1). He joined the round of 16 as the top of the group. In the tournament, they advanced to the final through a penalty shootout with Chosun University (1-1), Dongmyeong University (0-0), and the Full Gospel General Assembly (2-2).
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The game opened in a scorching heat of nearly 36 degrees Celsius. Players from both teams made cautious moves early in the game, perhaps due to the heat. Hannam University broke the silence. He shook the opponent's side to create a set-piece opportunity in succession. However, it did not lead to a score. Honam University created a one-on-one opportunity with the goalkeeper in the counterattack in the 9th minute of the first half, but was caught in an offside trap. Hannam University pulled the reins of the attack after the cooling break. He tried to attack one after another at the opponent's gate. However, Lee Yong-wook's shot did not finish, bouncing off the opponent's goal post. Honam University won a free kick in a good position at the end of the first half but failed to score. The first half ended 0-0.
At the beginning of the second half, both teams took out replacement cards. Hannam University was replaced by Cho Woo-ryeong and Honam University was replaced by Oh Hyun-min. Both teams actively attacked, but there was no gain. Hannam University targeted the opponent's goal with a build-up and Honam University with a counterattack, but time passed without scoring.
Honam University launched a winning move. Kang Min-sung was added instead of Kang Seung-ho in the 40th minute of the second half. The tight game was divided into extra time in the second half. Hannam University's Cho Woo-ryeong scored a dramatic winning goal. Lee Woo-hyung, who received a pass from Bae Joon-young and Lee Hyung-jun, reached his left foot to complete the score. The game ended with Hannam University's victory.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.