A match between Suwon Samsung and Gangwon FC during the final 38th round of the Hana OneQ K League 1 2023 at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, on February 2.

Suwon's Mulic reacts after his volley goes wide of the goal.

Professional soccer club Suwon Samsung has been handed an 'automatic relegation' report card. Suwon drew their final league game against Gangwon FC and failed to escape the bottom of the table, earning them a ticket to the K League 2. It's the first time this has happened since the club was founded in 1995. Suwon World Cup Stadium fell silent.

Suwon and Gangwon played to a 0-0 draw in the final match of the Hana OneQ K League 1 2023 at Suwon World Cup Stadium at 2 p.m. on Feb. 2. Suwon improved to 33 points with the draw. Suwon, who needed a win to avoid automatic relegation, will eventually play in the K League 2 for the first time since its inception in 1995. After 38 rounds, Suwon remained in 10th place (34 points). At the same time, Suwon FC and Jeju United also played to a 1-1 draw at Suwon Sports Complex. Suwon FC is tied with Suwon on 33 points, but has a nine-point advantage in goal difference and remains in 11th place. As a result, Gangwon will head to the promotion playoffs (PO) to face the winner of Gimpo FC-Gyeongnam FC. 11th-place Suwon FC will face Busan I-Park. 12th-ranked Suwon will start the new year in the K League 2.

The two teams battled fiercely throughout the match, but it was Gangwon who had the upper hand. Kangwon could have avoided 12th place with a draw, but instead they dominated the game. Suwon tried to fight back with a last-ditch attacking effort, but couldn't find the back of the net until the very end. Cries of relegation echoed through the stadium.

Hana OneQ K League 2023 38th Round match between Suwon and Gangwon at Suwon World Cup Stadium on February 2. Suwon's starting lineup.

Led by acting head coach Yeom Ki-hoon, Suwon lined up in a 4-4-2 formation. Ahn Byung-joon and Wehrig-Popo were up front. Acosti and Bassani occupied the wings, while Ko Seung-bum and Han Seok-jong held the midfield. The back four was Kim Tae-hwan, Kim Joo-won, Han Ho-gang, and Son Ho-joon, with Yang Hyung-mo in goal. Mullich, Kim Joo-chan, Jung Seung-won, and Kim Bo-kyung were named to the bench. Han Seok-jong stepped in for Lee Jong-sung (accumulated cautions) and Kazuki (retired).

Kangwon, coached by Chung Kyung-ho, lined up in a 4-2-3-1, with Lee Jung-hyeop up front and Yoo In-su, Lee Seung-won, and Kim Dae-won in the second line. Lee Min-woo and Alibayev were in charge of the third line. The defense consisted of Yoon Seok-young, Kim Young-bin, Kang Too-ji, and Hwang Moon-ki, with Lee Kwang-yeon wearing the goalkeeping gloves.

Gabriel-Galego-Korea-Young-Yoon Il-Rok waited on the bench. If Suwon is without a midfielder, Gangwon is without a captain. Gangwon head coach Yoon Jung-hwan was benched after receiving a yellow card in the 37th round against Suwon FC. Nevertheless, coach Jung Kyung-ho said in the pre-match press conference, "Yoon has created Gangwon's own colors since he took over. There is also a positive mood in the squad that wants to continue the recent good mood," he said.

For Gangwon, a draw is enough to avoid automatic relegation, but he also emphasized that they will continue their recent good form.

Hana OneQ K League 1 2023 Round 38 match between Suwon and Gangwon at Suwon World Cup Stadium on February 2. Gangwon's starting lineup.

Before the match, Suwon World Cup Stadium was packed with fans, many of whom had gathered at the Big Bird (Suwon's nickname for the stadium) as the match could decide automatic relegation. You could see the crowd from all four sides of the stadium.

Meanwhile, Suwon fans filled the second floor of the stadium and cheered on their team before the game with a unique card section. The fans showed off a heart card section, which was impressive, as it conveyed the message, "My love, my Suwon." In response, the Gilsera Gangwon fans cheered at the top of their lungs.

Spurred on by their support, the two teams collided strongly from the start of the match, predicting a rough atmosphere.

Meanwhile, Gangwon, who could escape 12th place with a draw, had no intention of going down. With a high share of possession, the second line of Kim Dae-won, Lee Seung-won, and Yoo In-soo put pressure on Suwon, especially Yoo In-soo and Kim Dae-won, who actively tried to attack one-on-one. Suwon countered with the breakaway pressure of Basani-Erikpopo, but it was not enough to threaten Kangwon's penalty box.

Gangwon first threatened with aggressive overlapping attacks from Hwang Mungi. First, in the 14th minute, Hwang's cross was followed by a header from Kim Dae-won. Shortly thereafter, he sent a long pass to Lee Jung-hyeop. However, both shots were blocked by Yang Hyung-mo.

Suwon tried to attack after Acosti beat two defenders and sent a through ball to Ahn Byung-joon, but Yoon Seok-young and Kim Young-bin teamed up to block the shot.

Meanwhile, Kangwon was the first to use the substitution card. In the 21st minute, he took off Lee Seung-won and brought on Yoon Il-rok. Shortly afterward, Kangwon sent a through ball to Kim Dae-won and Hwang Moon-ki took a shot, but this time it was saved by Yang Hyung-mo. Suwon, on the other hand, was unable to respond as all of Acosti-Bassani's attacks were blocked. 카지노사이트가이드

The Hana OneQ K League 1 2023 38th Round match between Suwon and Gangwon at Suwon World Cup Stadium on February 2. Suwon's Werik Popo attempts to shoot.

With the momentum in their favor, Gangwon pressured Suwon with bold dribbles from Yoon Il-Rok, who beat one Suwon player after another in the 26th minute. However, his final pass failed to connect with his teammate.

With their individual attacks blocked, Kangwon used a pattern play to attack Suwon's two-row defense. In the 27th minute, Kim Dae-won, Lee Jeong-hyeop, and Hwang Moon-ki exchanged balls and entered the box. However, they were blocked by Suwon's focused defense.

With the momentum in their favor, Kangwon missed a golden opportunity. In the 34th minute, after an interception by Yoon Seok-young, Lee Jung-hyop opened up space with a perfect reverse transition pass. Hwang Moon-ki's cross found Yoo In-soo in the box. Yoo faced a no-mark chance, but both his left-footed touch and right-footed shot were poorly placed and hit the top of the net. Hana OneQ K League 2023 38th Round match between Suwon and Gangwon at Suwon World Cup Stadium on February 2. In the first half, Gangwon's Yoo In-Soo (bottom left) shot hit the top of the net. Photo courtesy of the Korean Football Association

Suwon came out strong in the second half. Ahn Byung-joon and Werikpopo took turns getting a shot on goal, most notably just after halftime when Werikpopo crossed the ball to Bassani after a daring dribble from the right. However, Bassani's shot was poorly placed and was blocked by the defense.

Meanwhile, the nerves continued as the half-time whistle blew. After Acosti lost the ball near the corner, he gestured to the Gangwon fans to be quiet. In response, Gangwon's Hwang Moon-ki and Lee Kwang-yeon restrained him, and the players exchanged words. Meanwhile, at the same time at Suwon Sports Complex, the home team Suwon FC was trailing Jeju 0-1. At the end of the first half, both Suwon and Gangwon finished outside the top 12.

In the fourth minute of the second half, Kim Dae-won's bold dribble was followed by a pass from Hwang Moon-ki into the box. Alibayev's shot was not quite on target, but Yoon Il-rok calmly collected the deflected ball. He then attempted to turn and shoot from a difficult position, but his effort was not quite on target.

Gangwon missed a golden opportunity in the ninth minute of the second half. Hwang Moon-ki beat Werikpopo to the edge of the box, and Alibayev was there to help out, but it didn't lead to a final shot. Shortly afterward, Acosti tried to counterattack with a solo dribble, but Shin Min-woo was shown a yellow card to cut off the attack.