They tied the quality game and maintained the first place in the 'five-point difference'...Director Hwang Sun-hong's 'Gwanrok' turns Daejeon into a 'strong team'

They tied the quality game and maintained the first place in the 'five-point difference'...Director Hwang Sun-hong's 'Gwanrok' turns Daejeon into a 'strong team'

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Daejeon Hana Citizen is definitely transforming into a "strong team."

Daejeon, led by head coach Hwang, drew 1-1 against Jeonbuk Hyundai in the 12th round of the "Hana Bank K League 1 2025" held at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on the 6th. It continued its unbeaten five games (3 wins and 2 draws) and secured 27 points to solidify its lead. The gap with second-place Jeonbuk (22 points), which played one less game, remained at five points.

The match drew keen attention as the first and second-ranked teams will have showdowns. Daejeon could not easily break through Jeonbuk's shield. Then, the team gave up the first goal to Jeon in the 42nd minute of the second half. As the regular season was numbered, the team seemed to lose the match. However, it did not give up until the end.

Kim In-gyun scored an equalizer at two minutes into extra time in the second half to add one more point to the away game. In the process, Hwang deployed Lim Jong-eun, a tall defender, to the forefront to join the fight for the right to provide the player. Lim helped Kim score with a header.

Daejeon is now living up to the condition that it is a "strong team" that ties the match to lose and turns the game around. "It was a difficult match, but it was positive that the players did not give up until the end and tied the game," Hwang said after the match. It is meaningful to increase points in matches against teams that are competing for the lead regardless of performance.

Daejeon Kim In-gyun (first from right) cheers after scoring the equalizer against Jeonbuk. Photo | Korea Professional Football League

Daejeon has only two losses (eight wins and three draws) in 13 league games it played this season. Even when it started Robin in the second round, it has maintained its lead position. Defense, which had been a thorn in its side, has stabilized as Hwang made efforts. Daejeon scored 21 goals and allowed 13 goals. It ranks first in goal difference in this category with +8. As such, the balance between offense and defense is solid.

In addition, Hwang is enjoying fun by making active use of proper rotation and bench members. He appointed Lee Joon-kyu, born in 2003, as well as rising star Shin Seong, born in 2007, and is repaying Hwang's trust. The move is aimed at strengthening internal competition and depth, but the team seems to be following the result. The gap between main and bench members is also one of the conditions of the strong team. 안전놀이터

During the relegation battle last season, Daejeon brought Hwang back to life as a "firefighter." It is rare for a team that failed to qualify for the relegation zone to take the lead in the previous season. Though he made massive investments, he is enjoying spring days thanks to his leadership.