Seongnam FC Edge Busan I Park 1-0 in K League 2 Clash
Seongnam FC returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Busan I Park on July 18, 2026, at the Tancheon Sports Complex. The result ended a three-match winless run for Seongnam and moved them closer to the top half of the K League 2 table.
First Half: Seongnam in Control
The home side started brightly, pressing high and creating early chances. The breakthrough came in the 33rd minute. A well-worked move down the left flank saw left-back Kim Hyung-jin deliver a pinpoint cross into the box, where striker Lee Jong-ho outjumped his marker to head home. It was Lee’s 4th goal of the campaign, a vital contribution for his team.
Busan struggled to find their rhythm. Their midfield was overrun, and star attacker Luan was kept quiet by a disciplined Seongnam defense. The visitors’ best chance before half-time came from a long-range effort by Park Sang-jun that sailed just wide.
Second Half: Busan Push for Equalizer
Busan manager Park Jin-sub made tactical changes after the interval, introducing fresh legs in attack. The visitors enjoyed more possession but lacked the cutting edge in the final third. Seongnam goalkeeper Jeong Myeong-won was called into action on a few occasions, making a crucial save from a deflected shot in the 74th minute.
The hosts held firm and nearly doubled their lead on the counter-attack, but substitute Cho Jae-wan dragged his shot wide when well-placed. In the end, the single goal was enough for Seongnam to secure all three points.
Standings Impact
- Seongnam FC – 26 points, 10th place, now level on points with 9th-placed Gimpo FC.
- Busan I Park – 30 points, 7th place, missing a chance to leapfrog into the promotion play-off positions.
For Seongnam, this victory provides a crucial boost in morale as they aim to climb away from the lower reaches. Busan, meanwhile, will rue a lackluster performance and must regroup quickly to keep their promotion hopes alive.