Ulsan Hyundai and Pohang Steelers shared 1 point amicably in the Children's Day East Coast Derby.

Ulsan Hyundai and Pohang Steelers recorded a 1-1 draw in the Hana Bank K League 1 2025 Round 12 held on the 5th at Munsu Football Stadium. Ulsan has 21 points (6 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses), while Pohang has 16 points (4 wins, 4 draws, 4 losses).

As expected in the East Coast Derby, it was intense from the start. Despite numerous injuries, including Lee Ho-jae, the players started aggressively. In the 8th minute of the first half, Oberdan finished off a low cross from Lee Chang-woo on the left flank with a right-footed shot in front of the goal, successfully scoring the opening goal.

In the 18th minute of the first half, Go Seung-beom split the goal with a powerful left-footed shot. A fierce battle ensued. In the 40th minute of the first half, Pohang substituted Shin Kwang-hoon for the injured Jo Seong-wook. In a tense situation, Ulsan's Chuba Akpom broke through the opponent's box with a pass from Lee Dae-il. Boyanich finished off after Lee Chung-yong's shot hit the goalpost.

The first half ended 1-1. At the start of the second half, Ulsan substituted Heo Yul, Lee Hee-kyun, and Park Min-seo for Erik, Eom Won-sang, and Rubikson. Pohang responded by bringing on Han Chan-hee for Lee Chang-woo. Both teams began to engage fiercely as they made substitutions.

As Pohang fell behind, they introduced Jo Sang-hyuk and Juninho in the 26th minute, replacing Hong Yoon-sang and Kim Dong-jin, pushing for a decisive move. However, no goals were scored. In added time of the second half, Ulsan's Rubikson committed a handball inside the box, resulting in a penalty kick awarded after video review (VAR). Juninho took the kick, but Jo Hyun-woo dove to save it, resulting in a draw.

Meanwhile, at the same time, Gwangju secured a 1-0 victory against Gimcheon Sangmu in the K League 1 2025 Round 12 match at Gwangju World Cup Stadium. Gwangju managed to maintain the lead after Oh Hu-seong's penalty kick goal in the 15th minute, successfully regaining momentum.

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