Sejong, South Korea – July 11, 2026 – Sejong SA delivered a dominant attacking display to overwhelm Jincheon HR FC 4-1 at Sejong Arena in K League 4 action on Saturday. The emphatic victory sends a statement of intent from the home side, who climbed into the upper echelons of the standings, while Jincheon remains in the relegation zone after a tough afternoon.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Sejong SA looked a team transformed. Their fluid passing and relentless pressing left Jincheon chasing shadows for large parts of the match. The 4-1 scoreline reflected the home side's superiority, though Jincheon showed brief resilience after pulling a goal back early in the second half. Sejong's energy never dipped, and they added two late goals to seal a comprehensive win.

First Half: Sejong Takes Control

Sejong SA opened the scoring in the 14th minute through a well-worked set piece. A corner was flicked on at the near post, and center-back Kim Tae-hyun smashed the ball into the roof of the net from close range. The home side doubled their lead in the 33rd minute when winger Lee Sang-ho cut inside from the left and curled a beautiful shot into the far corner. Jincheon struggled to create anything of note in the first 45 minutes, with their midfield overrun.

Jincheon Fightback Falls Short

Jincheon HR FC emerged from the interval with renewed purpose and pulled a goal back in the 51st minute. A long ball over the top caught Sejong's defense sleeping, and striker Park Min-soo raced through to slot home. For a ten-minute spell, the visitors looked capable of completing a comeback, but Sejong steadied themselves. The turning point came in the 67th minute when Sejong restored their two-goal cushion – a drilled effort from substitute Yun Ji-hoon after a neat passing move.

Standout Performers

• Lee Sang-ho (Sejong SA) – Scored a brilliant first-half goal and provided an assist. His creativity caused constant problems for the Jincheon defense.
• Kim Tae-hyun (Sejong SA) – Dominant at both ends. Scored the opening goal and marshaled the backline effectively under pressure.
• Midfielder Park Jae-hyun (Sejong SA) – Controlled the tempo with his passing and made several key interceptions to break up Jincheon attacks.

Late Flourish Seals the Win

Sejong SA put the game to bed in the final ten minutes. First, a counter-attack saw Lee Sang-ho slip the ball to striker Choi Young-jun, who fired home from the edge of the box in the 82nd minute. Deep into stoppage time, a defensive howler from Jincheon allowed Choi to notch his second of the night, making the final score 4-1.

Season Impact

Sejong SA's victory lifts them to fifth in the K League 4 table with 20 points from 13 games, firmly in playoff contention. Jincheon HR FC remains in 14th place with just 8 points, now four points adrift of safety. The home side will take great confidence from this performance as they prepare for a tough away trip next weekend, while Jincheon face a must-win clash against another relegation rival.

This result highlights the growing strength of Sejong SA under their management team, who have transformed the club into genuine promotion challengers. For Jincheon, the alarm bells are ringing, and a significant turnaround is needed to avoid a second consecutive season of struggle.