Jeonbuk Hyundai secured a thrilling victory, setting the stage for an unforgettable trophy ceremony. The match against Jeonju Daejeon was a spectacle, with Jeonbuk emerging victorious in the 36th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025'.
The team's triumph was a testament to their strategic prowess. They employed a 4-3-3 formation, with Song Min-gyu, Park Jae-yong, and Jeon Jin-woo leading the front three, and Kang Sang-yoon, Maeng Sung-woong, and Kim Jin-kyu in midfield. Kim Tae-hwan, Hong Jung-ho, Park Jin-seop, and Choi Chul-soon formed a solid four-back, with Song Bum-keun in goal.
Daejeon, on the other hand, opted for a 4-4-2 formation, with resident regulation at the forefront. João Victor, Kim Bong-soo, Lee Soon-min, and Kim Hyun-oh were in midfield, while Kim Moon-hwan, Ha Chang-rae, Anton Lee Myung-jae, and Lee Jun-seo formed the four-back. Lee Jun-seo was the goalkeeper.
The first half was a tense affair, with both teams trading blows. Jeonbuk had their chances, with Kim Jin-kyu's volley shot narrowly missing the target in the 19th minute, and Lee Jun-seo blocking Jeon Jin-woo's header in the 37th minute. Jeon Jin-woo also had a free-kick opportunity in the 39th minute, but his shot missed the post.
The second half saw Jeonbuk take the lead. Jeon Jin-woo's shot from the front of the box was held by Lee Jun-seo in the 4th minute, and Song Min-gyu's accurate header from a cross in the 12th minute finally broke the deadlock. However, Daejeon fought back, with Song Min-gyu's handball leading to a penalty in the 27th minute, which Hernandez converted.
The match remained close until the end, with Daejeon pushing for an equalizer. However, Jeonbuk's resilience prevailed, as Lee Dong-joon's header in the 45th minute sealed the deal. The final score was 3-1, with Jeonbuk securing the K League 1 trophy.
In other matches, Gangwon FC beat Gimcheon Sangmu 1-0, securing their first win in Final A. Park Sang-hyuk's goal in the 31st minute was the difference-maker, as Gangwon kept their one-goal lead until the end.
