Gwangju FC and Gangwon FC continued their momentum, intensifying the chase for the top ranks.

Gwangju FC defeated FC Anyang 2-1 in the away match of the Hana Bank K League 1 2025 Round 21 held at Anyang Sports Complex on the 28th, jumping to 5th place in the league.

With this victory, Gwangju marked an unbeaten streak of 3 matches and recorded 31 points, climbing to 5th place. In contrast, Anyang fell into a losing streak and remained in 9th place.

On this day, Gwangju's Shin Chang-mu scored the opening goal with a picturesque left-footed long-range shot, receiving a pass from Asani in the 11th minute of the first half. Then, in the 37th minute, Asani, who received a splendid through pass from Shin Chang-mu, found the corner of the goal, completing his 6th goal in the league.

However, Anyang did not crumble immediately. In the 41st minute, Anyang managed to score back with a left-footed shot by Chae Hyun-woo in the left penalty area.

Moreover, a sending-off incident occurred. In stoppage time of the first half, after a VAR review, Mateus was sent off for hitting the opponent's thigh during a ball contest.

Despite being a man down, Gwangju remained composed. Actively utilizing substitution cards in the second half, they effectively controlled Anyang's counterattacks and maintained their lead until the end.

Meanwhile, at the same time in Suwon Sports Complex, Gangwon defeated Suwon FC 2-1, climbing to 7th place in the league. Suwon FC fell to 11th place in the league, without a win in 6 matches.

In the 37th minute, Gabriel finished the opening goal with a precise header from Song Jun-seok's sharp cross. Suwon FC responded with a dramatic equalizer from Luan's header at the start of the second half.

Luan's goal was confirmed as not offside after about 10 minutes of VAR review, thus it was recognized as a score.

However, the outcome was decided by Kim Dae-won's kick. In stoppage time of the second half, a powerful shot rattled the net of Suwon FC, securing valuable 3 points for Gangwon.

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