Son Jeong-hyun (34, Gimpo FC) prevented Gimpo from losing with an impressive goalkeeping performance.
Gimpo FC drew 1-1 against Suwon Samsung in the Hana Bank K League 2 2025 Round 13 held at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 25th. With 13 points, Gimpo (3 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses) placed 10th. Suwon (7 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses, 25 points) is in 3rd place.
Suwon lined up in a 4-3-3 formation. Park Seung-su, Ilyuchenko, and Seraphim were in the attack with Lee Gyuseong, Kim Ji-hyun, and Choi Young-jun in the midfield. Lee Gi-jae, Go Jong-hyun, Kwon Wan-kyu, and Lee Geon-hee were in defense, with goalkeeper Yang Hyeong-mo.
Gimpo set up in a 3-5-2 formation. Luis and Plana were the two forwards, with Yoon Jae-woon, Choi Jae-hun, Kim Gyeol, Cheon Ji-hyun, and Kim Ji-hoon in midfield. Park Kyung-rok, Kim Min-ho, and Lee Chan-hyung formed a three-man defense, with Son Jeong-hyun as the goalkeeper.
Although Suwon held 62% possession, the number of shots was 13-12 in favor of Suwon. In fact, Gimpo, focusing on counter-attacks, had more shots on target, 10-8.
The first goal was scored by Gimpo. In the 41st minute of the first half, Luis headed in the opening goal.
Suwon countered. In a corner kick situation, a header from Seraphim was saved by the goalkeeper. After video review, the ball was deemed to have crossed the line and was awarded a goal. Suwon equalized at 1-1.
Suwon launched a fierce attack and eventually earned a penalty kick. In the 24th minute of the second half, Ilyuchenko took the penalty kick. Ilyuchenko shot low to the left. However, Son Jeong-hyun dove to make a save and blocked the shot.
However, following video review due to the goalkeeper moving early, a second penalty kick was awarded. Ilyuchenko changed direction this time and shot the ball into the air to the right. But again, Son Jeong-hyun dove and deflected the shot. Son Jeong-hyun made two saves to rescue Gimpo from defeat.
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