The third round of the K League 4 season delivered a tightly contested affair as Jinju Citizen edged out Jungnang Chorus Mustang FC 2-1 on Saturday, 21 June 2026. Played under clear skies at Jinju Stadium, the home side rallied after an early setback to claim three valuable points that lifted them into the top half of the table.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, both teams showed intent to press high. Jinju Citizen, known for their compact defending, were caught off guard in the 12th minute when a swift counter-attack by Jungnang Chorus Mustang saw their striker finish clinically from a tight angle. The 1-0 deficit seemed to spark the home side into life, and they dominated possession for the remainder of the first half. Their persistence paid off in the 37th minute when a corner kick was bundled home by centre-back Park Min‑seok, leveling the score at 1-1 going into the break.

Second‑Half Drama

The second period was a battle of midfield control. Jinju Citizen introduced fresh legs on the wings, and their press forced errors from the Jungnang defence. The decisive moment arrived in the 68th minute: a quick through ball split the visitors' backline, allowing Lee Jae‑hyun to slide the ball past the onrushing goalkeeper. Jungnang Chorus Mustang pushed forward in the final 20 minutes but could not find an equaliser, with Jinju’s goalkeeper producing a crucial save in the 83rd minute to preserve the lead.

Standout Performances

• Park Min‑seok (Jinju Citizen) – Not only scored the equaliser but was a rock at the back, winning seven aerial duels.
• Lee Jae‑hyun (Jinju Citizen) – His movement and finishing decided the game; he also created two other clear chances.
• Kim Sung‑ho (Jungnang Chorus Mustang) – The visitors’ midfielder covered the most ground and delivered the assist for the opening goal.

Season Context

The win moved Jinju Citizen to 4th place with 11 points from 5 matches, while Jungnang Chorus Mustang remained in 9th, needing to tighten their defence on the road. With promotion spots highly competitive in the K League 4, every result carries weight, and Jinju’s ability to comeback from a goal down will give them confidence heading into a tricky away fixture next weekend.