On August 21st at 6:30 PM, Jeju United will host Pohang Steelers in the first leg of the Korean Cup semi-finals at Jeju World Cup Stadium. According to weather forecasts, this match will be a rainy game under high temperatures (31 degrees Celsius).
The two teams have different cup histories. Pohang Steelers, while failing to win the league for the past 10 seasons, are the reigning Korean Cup champions and are tied for the most wins in the competition with five titles. Jeju United has never won the Korean Cup, their last appearance in the final was in 2004, and for the past 20 years, they have reached the semi-finals five times (2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2023), but have never been able to advance. Last season’s semi-final saw Jeju United eliminated by Pohang Steelers (via a penalty shootout), therefore, this match is not only a revenge match for Jeju United, but also a chance to redeem themselves after 20 years of frustration.
Both teams have been in poor form recently. Jeju United has only won one of their last four matches, with three losses. Their main issue has been their lack of attacking prowess, scoring only one goal in those four games. Pohang Steelers, meanwhile, have suffered three consecutive defeats in the league. While they have scored in each of those matches, they have also conceded six goals, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
In terms of head-to-head records, Jeju United holds a slight advantage with four wins, three draws, and three losses in their last 10 encounters. In home games against Pohang Steelers, Jeju United has a record of five wins and eight unbeaten in the last 10 matches, further demonstrating their dominance at home.
In terms of personnel, Jeju United captain and midfielder Choi Young-jun continues to be sidelined due to a ligament injury. He had made nine appearances in the K League before his injury. Pohang Steelers, on the other hand, will be without midfielder Kim Jong-woon due to a calf injury. He has made 14 appearances and scored two goals in the K League this season.
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