I can see ACLE! Lee Myung-jae scored back-to-back goals against Daejeon, Pohang won three games in a row + won at home against Pohang for the first time in 18 years (on-site review)

Oct 26, 2025

Daejeon Hana Citizen quit the Pohang jinx and is close to advancing to the Asian Champions League elite.

Daejeon won 2-0 against the Pohang Steelers at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on the 26th with Lee Myung-jae's consecutive goals in the 34th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025'. Daejeon beat Pohang for the first time in 15 games at home since August 2007. Daejeon, which has won three consecutive games, has firmly maintained its third place with 58 points. It widened the point gap with fourth-place Pohang (51 points) to seven points.

Daejeon took out a 4-4-2 card. Joo Min-gyu and Martha formed a two-top, and Kim Hyun-oh and Joao Victor stood on the left and right. In the center, Lee Soon-min and Kim Bong-soo stood unchanged. The Four Bag was composed by Lee Myung-jae, Anton, Kim Min-deok, and Kim Moon-hwan. Lee Jun-seo wore goalkeeper gloves. It was noticeable that Lee Chang-geun, who had been excluded for a while due to injury, was listed as a bench member. Hernandez, Kim Seung-dae, Kim Hyun-wook, Yoo Kang-hyun, and Seo Jin-soo sat on the bench.

Pohang was 3-4-3 against each other. On this day, Pohang's two key resources, Lee Ho-jae and Auberdan, cannot play as cumulative warnings. The three-top was set up by Hong Yoon-sang, Jorge, and Juningyo. Kim Dong-jin stood as Ki Sung-yueng's mate, and Eo Jung-won Lee Chang-woo was on the left and right. The three-back was composed by Shin Kwang-hoon, Jeon Min-kwang, and Park Seung-wook. Hwang In-jae defended the goal. Cho Sang-hyuk, Baek Sung-dong, Kim In-sung, and Kim Ji-woo were on standby as Joker.

Daejeon head coach Hwang Sun-hong, who met before the game, said "When the two teams meet, they scored a lot of goals, but if they score the first goal, it can become difficult when the opponent gets down." We have to take chances according to the first goal, so I think it will be a little more hitting and receiving." Coach Hwang said, `I didn't know, but we didn't win against Pohang at home for a long time. It's a game with a lot on the line today, so I'm going to catch it."

Pohang coach Park Tae-ha said, `It's the same for us and Daejeon to be desperate for the results. "I think it will have a big impact on the result depending on who scores the first goal at what time. "No matter how much we don't have good news and Oberdan, we have to focus on scoring, not a situation where we have to step back." "Since the opponent's attack is strong, we will do it as a three-back for now, and we are focusing on reducing the number of times the opponent's strikers come over." Therefore, he emphasized the timing and spacing of the strikers in front of him."

There was a tense flow in the beginning. Daejeon was centered on Martha and Pohang was centered on Giorgi. Pohang's Jorge and Juninho shot back-to-back shots in the 5th minute of the first half, but they were blocked by Daejeon's defense. Daejeon took the opportunity by reviving the right side of Victor in the center. In the 12th minute, João Victor, who caught the ball that Kim Moon-hwan gave away with a header from the right, crossed. Martha, who was in the middle of the box, caught it, and Joo Min-kyu connected the ball that was given back with a left-footed shot. It's up.

14 min Daejeon missed a crucial opportunity. João Victor launched a counterattack. He poked a sharp grounder cross to Joo Min-kyu, who penetrated into the center while digging into the right. Joo Min-kyu connected with a direct left-footed shot, but slightly missed the left crossbar. Daejeon made an early change as expected. Kim Hyun-oh was excluded in the 17th minute and Hernandez was added.

Daejeon, which continued to knock on Pohang's goal, scored the first goal. Lee Myung-jae kicked a free kick obtained by Joo Min-kyu in the 27th minute. The ball cut the corner of Pohang's right-hand goal with an amazing trajectory.

Since then, there has been a battle of one step and one step. In the 37th minute, Pohang launched a counterattack. Juninho's left foot shot, which broke through the right side, hit the defense and led to a corner kick. The ball continued to Jeon Min-kwang in a corner kick situation, but the finish was disappointing.

Forty minutes Daejeon fought back. Martha Breaks Into The Box He fell, but the referee's whistle didn't go off. The referee, who was in communication with VAR, conducted an on-field review. Shin Kwang-hoon's foul was recognized and a penalty was declared. Joo Min-gyu stepped up as a kicker. Joo Min-kyu kicked to the left and completely deceived the goalkeeper. It was Joo Min-kyu's 14th goal of the season.

Daejeon, which gained momentum, pushed the opponent hard until the end of the first half. In the 46th minute of counterattack, Hernandez saw goalkeeper Hwang In-jae come out and attempted a calm right-footed chip shot, but it was slightly off the post. In the end, the first half ended with Daejeon's 2-0 lead.

Daejeon's offensive continued in the second half. In the third minute of the second half, Lee Myung-jae's corner kick headed to Kim Bong-soo. It didn't fit Kim Bong-soo's head properly, and Hernandez connected the flowing ball with a volley shot, but Hwang In-jae blocked it well. Pohang, which overcame the crisis, immediately created the best opportunity on the day. A through pass from the right was connected to Giorgi, who was jumping in. Jorge's shot when he fell was blocked by goalkeeper Lee Jun-seo. In the fourth minute, Kim Dong-jin had a chance during a mixed match in a free kick situation, but the shot was caught in Daejeon's defense and hand-to-hand defense.

Pohang's attacks continued. Jeon Min-kwang connected with a sensational shot from a corner kick in the 5th minute, but Lee Jun-seo blocked it well. The battle continued. Both teams aimed for opportunities with quick counterattacks. It went well to the gate, but it did not lead to a shot. The pass from the back of the 16th minute was connected to Hong Yoon-sang. Hong Yoon-sang's right-footed shot went straight to the goalkeeper.

In the 20th minute, Daejeon made a good shot. Martha's ball was slightly off the post. Pohang's decisive shot in the 22nd minute was blocked by goalkeeper Lee Jun-seo's super save. Ki Sung-yueng attempted a sensational right-footed shot in front of the arc, but Lee Jun-seo blocked it nicely.

In the 26th minute, Juninho broke through from the right and hit a left-footed shot. He headed straight to goalkeeper Lee Jun-seo. 27 min Pohang made a difference. Except Ki Sung-yueng and Lee Chang-woo, Kim Jong-woo and Cho Sang-hyuk were added. Daejeon caught a good chance. In the 30th minute, Lee Soon-min's sharp cross headed for Joo Min-gyu, who was jumping in. Joo Min-gyu's header went straight to goalkeeper Hwang In-jae. 33 min Giorgi's shot was caught in the fighting spirit of the Daejeon defense.

34 min Daejeon made a difference. Martha and João Victor came out, and Kim Seung-dae and Seo Jin-soo entered. 38 min Pohang missed a decisive opportunity. Giorgi broke down the left with a high speed. The shot that penetrated into the box hit the post. 39 min Pohang changed two more players. Kim In-sung and Hwang Seo-woong entered instead of Shin Kwang-hoon and Kim Dong-jin. Pohang's offensive continued, but the shot hit the opponent's defense or crossed the net.

Pohang made all-out efforts to score a comeback goal until extra time. Even Kim In-sung's shot in front of the arc in the 49th minute went over the post. Daejeon last added Yoo Kang-hyun instead of Joo Min-gyu. Daejeon launched a counterattack. Hernandez, who received Kim Seung-dae's pass, hit a right-footed shot. Slightly off the post. Daejeon did not lose its concentration until the end, and in the end, Daejeon won 2-0.

Reporter Park Chan-joon vanbasten@sportschosun.com

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.