Jinju Citizen were humbled 6–2 by Jincheon HR FC in a one‑sided Korean K League 4 encounter on Saturday, 23 May 2026. The visitors dismantled the home defence with ruthless efficiency, scoring three times in each half to move five points clear at the top of the division.

Match Overview

Jincheon HR FC needed less than ten minutes to signal their intent, as a swift break led to the opening goal. Jinju Citizen briefly levelled through a penalty, but the visitors responded with a devastating spell of three goals in fifteen minutes before half‑time. After the break, Jincheon continued to punish defensive lapses, adding another three, while the hosts managed a late consolation from a corner.

Key Moments

• 6’ – Jincheon take the lead: A diagonal ball split the defence, allowing striker Park Seung‑woo to chip the advancing keeper.
• 18’ – Jinju equalise: A handball in the box gave Jinju a penalty, calmly converted by captain Kim Hyun‑soo.
• 23’ – Jincheon restore lead: A powerful shot from 20 yards by midfielder Lee Jae‑ho beat the keeper low to his right.
• 35’ – Jincheon make it 3–1: A corner kick was headed home by towering defender Choi Min‑jae.
• 40’ – Jincheon 4‑1: A counter‑attack saw Park Seung‑woo square the ball for an easy tap‑in.
• 58’ – Jincheon 5‑1: A defensive error allowed the visitors to break again, with substitute Kim Dong‑su slotting home.
• 71’ – Jincheon 6‑1: A long‑range strike by midfielder Hwang Ji‑woo flew into the top corner.
• 85’ – Jinju consolation: A header from a corner made it 6–2, but the damage was long done.

Standout Players

Park Seung‑woo (Jincheon HR FC) was unplayable, scoring two goals and providing two assists. Lee Jae‑ho dominated the midfield with his passing and also got on the scoresheet.

What It Means for the Table

Jincheon HR FC’s sixth consecutive victory propels them to the top of K League 4, opening a five‑point lead over second‑placed Chungju Citizen. Jinju Citizen remain in the relegation zone with just two wins all season and face a tough battle to avoid the drop.