Ansan vs Pohang Steelers
Ansan
Ansan Team Analysis
“Ansan” appears completely disorganized and shows no signs of life. Ryu Byeong-hon’s team has suffered defeat in 5 of their last 6 matches. Most recently, the ‘Black-Reds’ couldn’t withstand Suwon’s pressure (1-2), and then, by inertia, they lost to Jeonbuk (1-2). In their last game, the home side conceded 20 shots on their goal, eight of which were on target. They also had weaker ball possession with only 42% of game time. Ansan’s defense is plagued by serious issues; players constantly lose concentration and mentally crumble under opponent pressure. It’s clear that the team’s key players are not in optimal condition.
League Standings
#
Team
P
W
D
L
F-A
Pts
9
Jeju United
25
8
5
12
27-33
29
10
Suwon FC
24
7
7
10
31-32
28
11
Ansan
25
8
3
14
30-34
27
12
Daegu
25
3
6
16
26-47
15
Relegation Round
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers Team Analysis
Pohang, on the other hand, looks quite vibrant. Park Tae-ha’s squad has secured victories in 2 out of their last 3 matches. The Steelers recently overcame Daegu (2-1) and then cemented their success with a win over Gwangju (1-0). In their last game, the ‘Steelers’ maintained an impressive 64% ball possession, registering 10 shots on the opponent’s goal, with five on target. Hong Yun-sang scored the only goal, but plenty of opportunities were created. It’s important to note that Pohang boasts several talented players capable of conjuring goals from thin air. I must highlight the prolific striker Ho-Jae Lee, who has already netted 10 goals against opponents this season! There’s also the Brazilian midfielder Oberdan, who has scored six goals this season. Crucially, all their key players are in excellent form and ready to deliver results for their team.
League Standings
#
Team
P
W
D
L
F-A
Pts
3
Daejeon Citizen
24
10
9
5
32-28
39
4
Seoul
25
9
10
6
29-25
37
5
Pohang Steelers
24
10
5
9
30-34
35
6
Ulsan
25
9
7
9
31-29
34
7
Gwangju FC
24
8
8
8
25-28
32
Championship Round
Relegation Round
Mark Thompson
