Daejeon Ends 10-Game Winless Streak, Ulsan Rises to Second in K League 1

Daejeon Hana Citizen secured a much-needed 2-0 victory over bottom-ranked Gwangju FC, ending a frustrating 10-game winless streak in the K League 1. The win, their first since May 2, propelled them from 11th to 9th place in the standings with 23 points.

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We broke the 9-game winless streak with this victory.

Rubilson opened the scoring for Daejeon in the 74th minute with a calm finish inside the penalty box. Gwangju attempted to counter, but Um Won-sang sealed the victory for Daejeon in second-half stoppage time, capitalizing on a quick break and a header from Diogo to slot the ball into an empty net. Gwangju's earlier missed one-on-one chance against the goalkeeper proved costly.

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This win is crucial for our morale and position in the league.

Meanwhile, Ulsan Hyundai moved into second place with a 3-1 win against FC Anyang. Ulsan now sits level on points with Jeonbuk Hyundai but has a superior goal difference. Despite conceding first, Ulsan equalized through a penalty from Yakko, who leads the league in scoring. Lee Dong-gyeong then scored a go-ahead goal and a spectacular free-kick to complete his brace, marking his third consecutive game with a goal and propelling him to second in the scoring charts.

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I am happy to score and help the team secure the win.

In another match, Jeju United and Incheon United drew 3-3 in a thrilling encounter. Incheon's defender Lee Ju-yong contributed significantly with a goal and two assists, but it wasn't enough for a win. Jeju, preparing to face Bayern Munich, also failed to secure a victory despite goals from Kim Shin-jin, Tobias, and Aias.

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We need to maintain this momentum going forward.