The competition for the top spot between Jeonbuk Hyundai and Daejeon Hana Citizen ended in a draw.

Jeonbuk Hyundai and Daejeon Hana Citizen recorded a 1-1 draw in the Hana Bank K League 1 2025 Round 12 match held at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on the 6th.

With 6 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, they maintained the first place with 22 points. Daejeon held onto the lead with 8 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, totaling 27 points.

Jeonbuk entered the game with a 4-3-3 formation. The forward trio consisted of Song Min-kyu, Compaño, and Jeon Jin-woo, while Kim Jin-kyu, Park Jin-seob, and Kang Sang-yoon occupied the midfield in a reverse triangle shape. The four-back defense was composed of Kim Tae-hyeon, Kim Young-bin, Hong Jung-ho, and Kim Tae-hwan, with goalkeeper Song Bum-keun.

Daejeon entered the game against Jeonbuk with a 3-5-2 formation. Kim Hyun-wook and Gu Tek formed the two-top offensive line, with Kim Hyun-wook positioned as a second-line striker. Park Gyu-hyun, Bobshin, Kim Jun-beom, and Choi Geon-joo formed the midfield, while the three-back defense consisted of Anton, Lim Jong-eun, and O Jae-seok. The goalkeeper was Lee Chang-geun.

As the game began, Jeonbuk's Kim Young-bin attempted a header shot after joining an opportunity created by a foul on the opponent, but missed the goal. Jeonbuk, applying strong pressure from the front, made frantic efforts to score the opening goal.

Daejeon also effectively blocked Jeonbuk's attack, and in a subsequent offensive, Kim Hyun-wook attempted a shot but missed the goal. Additionally, Daejeon’s Kim Hyun-o created a corner kick, showing an aggressive stance and troubling the Jeonbuk defense.

In the 20th minute of the first half, Jeonbuk's Song Min-kyu connected a cross delivered into the box to Jeon Jin-woo, but it was thwarted by an excellent save from the opposing goalkeeper. Furthermore, after a left break, Kim Tae-hyeon delivered a low cross into the box, which Kang Sang-yoon powerfully shot with his left foot. However, Daejeon's goalkeeper Lee Chang-geun made another outstanding save.

In the 36th minute of the first half, Daejeon replaced Kim Hyun-o with Calvin, making a change in their attacking line. This reflected their intention to implement an aggressive strategy by bringing in a foreign player.

In the first-half stoppage time, Jeonbuk's Song Min-kyu recorded a sharp shot, but Daejeon's Lee Chang-geun made another save.

In the 13th minute of the second half, Daejeon substituted Gu Tek and Kim Hyun-wook, bringing in Joo Min-kyu and Kim In-gyun to strengthen their attacking line.

In the 20th minute of the second half, Jeonbuk substituted Compaño, Kim Jin-kyu, and Song Min-kyu for Thiago, Hernandez, and Lee Young-jae.

Jeonbuk took control of the game and continued to push forward. Daejeon also quickly applied pressure, trying to create opportunities for a reversal. Daejeon made substitutions, bringing on Kim Hyun-woo and Lee Jun-gyu in the 35th minute of the second half.

Jeonbuk finally broke the deadlock. In the 42nd minute of the second half, Jeonbuk's Thiago received a long ball played from the back, before connecting to Jeon Jin-woo, who shook the net of Daejeon with a left-footed shot. After VAR review, the goal was confirmed, giving Jeonbuk a 1-0 lead.

However, Daejeon did not collapse. In a scramble in front of the goal, Kim In-gyun, receiving a pass from Joo Min-kyu, scored to make it 1-1, ending the game in a draw.

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