Suwon Samsung has lost its fourth straight match.
Suwon lost 0-1 to Chungnam Asan Professional Football Club in the 14th round of the 2024 K League 2 on May 21 at Yi Sunshin Stadium in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Chungcheong Province.
Suwon lined up in a 4-3-3 formation. Fejal Mulicic started up front. Jeon Jin-woo and Kim Joo-chan played as left and right wingers, while Tungara played as a central attacking midfielder. Kazuki and Lee Jong-sung were the ball-to-receiver link in the third line, while Lee Sang-min and Lee Si-young were the left and right fullbacks. Jang Ho-ik and Cho Yun-sung were the central defenders, with Yang Hyung-mo in goal.
Before the match, Suwon head coach Yeom Ki-hoon predicted 'attacking soccer'.
“I ordered an aggressive one-on-one breakthrough because it's okay if Jeon Jin-woo and Kim Joo-chan are taken away,” he said, adding, “If Chungnam Asan doesn't go down and puts up a fight, it will be an interesting match.”
When the lid was lifted, it was Chungnam Asan who took the initiative. In the fifth minute of the first half, Kang Min-kyu took advantage of a mistake by the Suwon defense and fired a surprise mid-range shot. The ball hit the Suwon goal.
Chungnam Asan continued to pound the Suwon goal with Nunez, Kang Joon-hyuk, Kim Seung-ho, and Jung Mah-ho.
Suwon had more bad news.
In the 34th minute, center back Kazuki was shown a red card for striking an opponent with his elbow. Outnumbered, Suwon was unable to create any offensive chances. In the 33rd minute of the second half, substitute Myung Jun-jae attempted a surprise mid-range shot that was saved by goalkeeper Shin Song-hoon.
Suwon then had to focus on keeping Chungnam Asan's offense at bay. Second half added time. Chungnam Asan continued to pound on the goal and scored a dramatic winner. Hwang Ki-wook connected with a powerful shot from a loose ball and split the net. The score was 1-0 in favor of Chungnam Asan.
There were 1,876 Suwon fans in attendance at the Yi Sunshin Sports Complex. Suwon sold out 메이저사이트 another away game on a weekday evening in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do.
Despite the fans' enthusiastic support, there was no victory. Suwon fans exploded. After the game, they chanted, “Get out of here, Yeom Ki-hoon! There were also many chants.
“I'm so sorry to the fans,” Yi said after the game, “and I'm also really sorry to the players.” “I'm grateful to the players for trying their best until the end, even though one player was sent off. The result is my responsibility. I saw them struggling in the locker room, and I'm really sorry.”
He was also aware of the fans' reaction after the game.
“There's nothing I can say right now,” he said, adding that he would have to hear what the club thinks.
“I haven't talked to the club. They must have their own thoughts. The fans' criticism is something we have to accept. They want us to get promoted this year. All the responsibility is on me. I hope the fans' anger doesn't affect the players.” Says Yeom.
It didn't end there. Suwon fans blocked the Suwon team bus. Suwon fans chanted, “Ki-hoon Yi, come out!”
Coach Yi stood in front of the Suwon fans. Angry voices erupted from the crowd. Coach Yi apologized to the fans.
As in the press conference, Yi said, “I can't say anything clearly right now,” and said, “You have to listen to the club's position.” He added, “I fully understand the fans' feelings. I know what they want from me and what they are saying. I'm always ready to take responsibility. I'm sorry,” he said, bowing his head.