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Suwon Samsung stuns league leaders Busan IPark with 4-1 victory
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Suwon Samsung stuns league leaders Busan IPark with 4-1 victory

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Suwon Samsung defeated league leaders Busan IPark 4-1 in an away match.
  • The victory brought Suwon level on points with Busan at 36, but Busan retains first place due to a superior goal difference.
  • Suwon moved up to second place in the K League 2 standings.

Suwon Samsung, managed by Lee Jung-hyo, achieved a significant 4-1 away victory against league leaders Busan IPark. This win propelled Suwon to 36 points, matching Busan's total in the K League 2 standings. Despite the equal points, Busan maintained its top position by a narrow margin due to a better goal difference, while Suwon climbed to second place.

The match, held at Busan Gudeok Stadium as part of the 'Hana Bank K League 2 2026' 18th round, saw Suwon Samsung stage a remarkable comeback. After falling behind, Suwon's offense exploded, scoring four goals to secure the crucial win against the league's leading team. Kim Do-yeon was among the goal scorers for Suwon.

This result marks a strong performance for Suwon Samsung, demonstrating their capability to challenge for the top spot in the league. The victory over the league leaders signals a shift in momentum and sets up an intense competition for the remainder of the season.

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

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