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Korean Derby Opens English Championship Season; Um Ji-sung's Swansea Victorious

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Swansea City defeated Stoke City 2-1 in the opening match of the English Championship season.
  • Both Korean players, Um Ji-sung for Swansea and Bae Jun-ho for Stoke, were substituted into the game in the second half.
  • Swansea City started the league in third place after their comeback win, while Stoke City sits in 21st.

The English Championship season kicked off with a 'Korean Derby' as Swansea City faced Stoke City. Swansea ultimately secured a 2-1 victory, with Um Ji-sung playing a role in the win.

Both Um Ji-sung, playing for Swansea, and Bae Jun-ho, for Stoke, entered the match as substitutes in the second half. Um Ji-sung came on in the 65th minute, replacing Moussa N'Gom, while Bae Jun-ho was introduced in the 75th minute for Thomas Edwards.

Stoke City initially took the lead in the 10th minute with a goal from Erick Bokaert. Swansea equalized in the 22nd minute through Joel Piroe. The decisive moment came shortly after Um Ji-sung's substitution, when his Swansea teammate Adam Idah scored the winning goal just one minute after entering the field.

This opening-day victory places Swansea City third in the league standings, while Stoke City, after suffering a home defeat, is currently in 21st place.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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