Gangneung Citizen 0–3 Daejeon Korail | K League 3 | May 10, 2026

Daejeon Korail delivered a commanding away performance at Gangneung Stadium, sweeping aside Gangneung Citizen 3‑0 to strengthen their push for promotion. The visitors were clinical from the outset, scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes to effectively kill the contest before half‑time.

Match Overview

Korail’s high‑press game immediately unsettled the Gangneung backline. Inside the ninth minute, a defensive lapse allowed forward Kim Jae‑hyuk to nip in and poke the ball past the goalkeeper. Twelve minutes later, midfielder Park Sang‑hyun doubled the lead with a crisp strike from the edge of the box after a well‑worked corner routine.

Second Half Domination

Gangneung attempted to rally after the break, pushing forward in numbers, but left themselves vulnerable at the back. In the 67^th minute, substitute Lee Dong‑gook wrapped up the scoring with a powerful header from a cross by right‑back Choi Seung‑hwan. The hosts failed to register a single shot on target in the second period.

Key Statistics

• 9’ – Goal: Kim Jae‑hyuk (Daejeon Korail) – opportunistic finish after a defensive mix‑up.
• 21’ – Goal: Park Sang‑hyun (Daejeon Korail) – low drive into the bottom corner.
• 67’ – Goal: Lee Dong‑gook (Daejeon Korail) – header from close range.
• Possession: Daejeon Korail 58% – 42% Gangneung Citizen

Standout Player

Park Sang‑hyun controlled the midfield battle, completing 92% of his passes and scoring a crucial goal. His distribution allowed Korail to transition quickly from defence to attack.

League Implications

The victory lifted Daejeon Korail into third place in the K League 3 table with 27 points, just two behind leaders Changwon City. Gangneung Citizen remained in 12th place, now six points clear of the relegation zone but with a worrying goal difference of –11.