Kim Ye-geon's Debut Goal Powers Jeonbuk Hyundai to Victory Over Ulsan in K League 1
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Jeonbuk Hyundai defeated Ulsan HD 3-1 in a K League 1 match, reclaiming second place in the standings.
- 17-year-old Kim Ye-geon scored his debut professional goal for Jeonbuk.
- Pohang Steelers also secured a 3-0 victory over Gwangju FC, moving up to third place.
Jeonbuk Hyundai secured a decisive 3-1 victory over Ulsan HD in the K League 1, reclaiming the second position in the league table. The win was significantly bolstered by the debut professional goal of 17-year-old Kim Ye-geon, who scored just two matches into his professional career. The Hyundai derby saw Jeonbuk dominate, with Kim Jin-gyu opening the scoring in the first half. Ulsan struggled to convert their early chances, with Yago's shots lacking accuracy. Jeonbuk extended their lead in the second half through Lee Seung-woo's impressive solo effort. Kim Ye-geon then sealed the victory with a powerful long-range shot, becoming the seventh youngest scorer in K League history. Ulsan managed a late consolation goal through Yago, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome. In another match, Pohang Steelers defeated Gwangju FC 3-0, with key contributions from foreign player Zeca, who scored and assisted. This victory propelled Pohang to third place in the league, while Gwangju remains at the bottom of the table. The match between Gimcheon Sangmu and Bucheon FC ended in a 1-1 draw.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.