Daejeon beats Jeonbuk 2-1 after Masa equalizer and Diogo winner
In short
Daejeon Hana Citizen came from behind to beat Jeonbuk Hyundai 2-1 at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on October 9. Masa equalized after Thiago's opener, and Diogo scored the winner before a Jeonbuk stoppage-time goal was disallowed following video review.
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Daejeon Hana Citizen recovered from a halftime deficit to defeat Jeonbuk Hyundai 2-1 in their K League 1 round 31 match at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on October 9. Masa scored the equalizer and Diogo completed the comeback. The victory extended Daejeon's unbeaten run to five matches, comprising three wins and two draws. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Jeonbuk took the lead late in the first half when Thiago received a pass from Lee Yeong-jae, won his contest with defender Jo Seong-gwon and finished with his right foot. Yonhap and Newsis reported that it was his ninth league goal and his second consecutive match with a goal. [ 1 , 2 ]
Daejeon leveled in the second half when Masa headed in Lee Myeong-jae's cross. The winning move began when Masa pressured Jeonbuk defender Jo Wi-je and took the ball. His shot was saved, but Diogo put the rebound into the net with his right foot. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 7 ]
Jeonbuk appeared to equalize through Dodo in stoppage time. Video review found an earlier foul by Kang Sang-yun on Diogo near the halfway line, and the goal was disallowed. Jeonbuk's winless run reached four matches, with three draws and one defeat. [ 1 , 2 , 6 ]
Chosun Ilbo and Dong-A Ilbo reported that Daejeon had not beaten Jeonbuk at home since April 2008. Daejeon finished the match with 43 points and Jeonbuk with 44. Earlier reports placed Daejeon fifth and Jeonbuk fourth; Newsis's later roundup listed them sixth and fifth respectively. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 ]
Why it matters
Daejeon extended its unbeaten run to five matches, with three wins and two draws. Reports said it was the club's first home victory over Jeonbuk since April 2008.
Key facts
- Daejeon defeated Jeonbuk 2-1 in a K League 1 round 31 home match on October 9. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 7 ]
- Thiago scored first; Masa equalized and Diogo scored Daejeon's winner. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 ]
- Dodo's stoppage-time goal was disallowed after video review found an earlier foul by Kang Sang-yun on Diogo. [ 1 , 2 , 6 ]
- Daejeon reached 43 points and extended its unbeaten run to five games. [ 1 , 2 , 6 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Reports give different league positions and scoring minutes. Earlier reports put Daejeon fifth and Jeonbuk fourth; Newsis's later roundup lists them sixth and fifth. Dong-A's initial report gives different goal minutes from Yonhap and Newsis.