Daejeon Hana Citizen will host Incheon United on August 17th at 6:30 PM in the 27th round of the K1 League.
The home team, Daejeon Hana Citizen, defeated Suwon FC in the last round, escaping from the bottom position and breaking out of a seven-game winless streak. Although they have only won one match in the last six, they have scored in all six games, showing a fighting spirit and possessing some ability to retaliate.
Daejeon, with its strong financial backing, went on a spending spree in the summer transfer window. Kelvin, who was acquired from Ulsan, has already scored a goal. Japanese import Masatoshi Ishida is also in red-hot form, and his return has boosted the team’s scoring ability. Bertolla (registered name changed to Babusin), the midfield maestro acquired from Daegu, has quickly adapted to the team and become the midfield conductor.
Good news for Daejeon is that several injured players are nearing recovery. Veteran Kim Seung-dae returned to the field in the last game, and several injured players, including striker Koo Tae-keun and speedster Kim In-jun, are ready to return to the field at any time. Midfield general Ju Se-jong will be back after serving a suspension and can play today. However, the availability of defensive stalwart Anton is uncertain for this match.
Incheon United, the away team, won their last match, giving new manager Choi Young-geun a winning start in his debut. The arrival of Choi Young-geun has brought a significant change to the team’s playing style. The three-back system, which had previously adhered to a counter-attacking style, has been replaced overnight by a more attack-oriented four-back system. The team’s playing style is more direct, and the pace is faster.
In terms of personnel, winger Jelson has resumed normal training, and there is a 50% chance of him returning for this game. However, Australian center-back Delbridge has sustained an injury and will definitely miss this match. Former super-sub Song Si-woo is also injured and unable to play.
Looking at the past head-to-head record, Incheon United can be considered the “Daejeon killer.” In the last 11 encounters between the two sides, Incheon United has never lost against Daejeon. They only drew once and won the other 10 matches. The last time Incheon United lost to Daejeon was 11 years ago. Psychologically, Incheon United has the upper hand.
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