Daejeon Hana Citizens will look to get their first win of the season against Ulsan HD, a team they didn’t lose to last year.
The Daejeon Hana Citizens will face Ulsan HD in the fifth round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2024 at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 at Daejeon World Cup Stadium. Daejeon (2 points) is currently in 12th place.
In the last round, Daejeon lost 0-2 away to Incheon United. Gutek and Kim Seung-dae held the line up front, while Kim Jun-beom and Hosa provided support, but they were unable to capitalize on the decisive chances.
Injuries were particularly bad. In the 17th minute, striker Gutek had to be substituted out after suffering an injury while landing a contested aerial ball. 바카라사이트 With two home matches against Ulsan and Pohang coming up, Gutek’s absence will be missed.
But there’s no time to lose heart.
They need to get out of a four-match winless streak that includes a 1-1 draw against Jeonbuk Hyundai in the first round, a 1-3 loss against Jeju United in the second round, a 1-1 draw against Gangwon FC in the third round, and a 0-2 loss against Incheon in the fourth round. They need to get their first win as soon as possible to turn the tide.
Their opponent in this round is defending champions Ulsan. Ulsan is undefeated since the start of the season, with wins over Pohang Steelers, Gimcheon Sangmu, Incheon United, and Jeonbuk Hyundai. With a squad that includes national team players like Cho Hyun-woo, Seol Young-woo, Lee Min-kyu, Kim Young-kwon, Uhm Won-sang, and Lee Myung-jae, Ulsan is still a force to be reckoned with.
It’s not going to be an easy match. Daejeon will have to relive the good memories of last year. Daejeon dominated against Ulsan last year, winning all three games (2-1, 3-3, 1-1).
At the time, Daejeon boasted a perfect offensive and defensive balance, scoring 13 goals and conceding just four, and were riding a six-game winning streak to open the season, so they were set to face Ulsan at home in the seventh round. The result was a 2-1 victory for Daejeon. Daejeon sent their home fans home with a victory, stopping Ulsan’s quest for a seventh straight win, the longest winning streak in the K League’s opening season.
Daejeon hasn’t lost to Ulsan since last year, as the two teams have drawn each of their last two meetings.
Daejeon will need to capitalize on the good memories and go into the match with confidence. They also had a strong home record last year, winning eight, drawing six and losing five of their 19 home matches. They will need a good start against Ulsan, the first game of a two-game home stand, to turn things around.
The key player is Lee Chang-geun. Last season, Lee was selected to the K League All-Star Team K League after his outstanding performances and made his mark on soccer fans with a super save against Atletico Madrid. He was also nominated for the 2023 K League Best 11 in the GK category and was recently named to the men’s national soccer team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asia Second Qualifying Round, establishing himself as one of the best goalkeepers in Korea.
Lee has been particularly strong against Ulsan, playing a key role in Daejeon’s unbeaten run against the team last season. In the 30th round against Ulsan, 사설 토토사이트 he saved a PK from Lee Min-kyu to save Daejeon from a potentially crucial defeat. Against Ulsan, the league’s top scoring team, Lee will be hoping to lead the team to victory with his outstanding stops and saves.
“I will do my best to bring joy to the home fans who want to win by utilizing the good memories from last season,” said Lee.