It’s a big game in Yongin and a heated rivalry. It’s on a Monday evening, but the stakes are higher than ever.
Suwon Samsung and FC Anyang will meet in the 26th round of the Hana Bank K League 2 2024 at the Mir Stadium in Yongin at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12. Suwon is in fifth place with 34 points (9 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses), while Anyang is in first place with 46 points (14 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses).
Suwon and Anyang are traditional rivals in the K League. The fulcrum derby between the two teams seemed to fade into history when the LG Cheetahs left Anyang to become FC Seoul, but was revived when Anyang founded a civic club. Since Anyang is in K League 2 and Suwon is in K League 1, the teams have only met in the FA Cup (Korea Cup). The last time they met outside of the FA Cup was in the 2022 promotion playoffs. 카지노사이트 추천 Suwon was the winner.
The two teams met in the K League 2 after Suwon was relegated last season. The first meeting was a 3-1 victory for Suwon. Suwon then went on a losing streak, which led to the resignation of coach Yeom Ki-hoon and the appointment of Byun Sung-hwan. Anyang bounced back from the loss to Suwon to take the lead in the standings and are on track for their first promotion to the K League 1. Anyang has four wins and two losses in its last six matches. Despite suffering a shock loss to the Ansan Greeners, they were able to maintain their lead without losing back-to-back games.
Since Byun Sung-hwan took over as head coach, Suwon is undefeated. They have played nine matches, winning three and drawing six. Despite the high number of draws, the team has been able to pick up points without losing and climb back up the table. Byun Sung-hwan has been able to change the atmosphere and has been using young players such as Park Seung-soo and Kim Ji-ho. The unbeaten team will look to continue their promotion push with their first win in Yongin.
Suwon’s World Cup Stadium, nicknamed the ‘Big Bird’, was unavailable for the second half due to ground renovations. Suwon will play the second half at Yongin Mir Stadium. Suwon, playing at home in a somewhat unfamiliar stadium far from Suwon, faced a tough opponent in Anyang. Anyang will need to catch Suwon if they want to consolidate their top spot. Anyang will also need to avenge their last defeat.
It’s going to be a lively match at the Yongin Mir Stadium. Suwon supporters ‘Frente Tricolo’, known for destroying the K League 2 ecosystem, will be at the stadium to sing ‘Nasanasu (My Love My Suwon)’ and other support songs. A.S.U.RED, who are also known for their fierce support, will also be there to cheer on the players with their Anyang Mob Mengjinga.
