Preview: Jeonbuk Hyundai vs Incheon United
This Sunday's clash between Incheon, who are rooted to the bottom of the table and table-toppers Jeonbuk will be an interesting David and Goliath clash.
(photo credit: InterFootball)
Ulsan used their pacy attackers, Lee Jong-ho and Orsic to exploit Jeonbuk early, but Jeonbuk's defence kept them at bay and The Green Machine themselves threatened with efforts from Kim Shin-wook and Jeong Hyuk. However, Jeonbuk couldn't get the ball in the back of the net even after the introduction of Lee Dong-gook. The game ended 0-0.
As for Incheon, they played their 3rd straight away game against fellow strugglers Gwangju.
Lee Ki-hyung opted for 4-1-4-1; Weslley upfront, Kim Yong-hwan, Kim Do-hyeok, Han Seok-jong and Song Si-woo in midfield and the 4-man defence with Bunoza and Lee Yun-pyo playing centrebacks.
Incheon started brightly, they pushed for an early goal, resulting in whopping 8 shots on goal in the first half.
In the second half, Incheon continued to pepper the Gwangju goal. Incheon had a great opportunity when Lee yun-pyo's long throw-in was met with Weslley's header, but the Gwangju 'keeper Yoon Bo-sang was equal to the effort.
Gwangju had chances of their own, but Incheon's 'keeper Lee Tae-hee was also impressive between the sticks, making some key saves. After great showing from both goalkeepers, the game ended 0-0.
When the two teams met for the first time this season back in March, Incheon United took on the Asian champions with Weslley upfront, Kim Yong-hwan and Song Si-woo out-wide.
Jeonbuk defended with three at the back, with Kim Shin-wook and Edu up front.
Incheon player Kim Dae-kyung suffered a knock after just eight minutes; Incheon's new Swedish Allsvenskan import Moon Seon-min replaced Kim. Moon was later fouled inside the penalty box by Kim Min-jae but unfortunately for Incheon, Jeonbuk's new number one 'keeper Hong Jeong-nam saved Weslley's weak effort and the game ended 0-0.
Just before the opening day of the season, Lee suffered a hairline fracture to his shin, forcing him to watch his teammates from the stands and work on his rehabilitation. Last Sunday after coming on as a substitute, Lee played almost 30 minutes against Ulsan Hyundai. Despite some concerns, Lee looked lively and he showed flashes of brilliance by taking on a couple of Ulsan defenders and he also created chances for his teammates with his trademark killer passes.
Lee Jae-sung is expected to start against Incheon United and Jeonbuk will be counting on Lee and his central midfield partner Kim Bo-kyung to create goalscoring opportunities for Kim Shin-wook, Eder and Edu.
Against Gwangju last week, Incheon didn't just walk away with a valuable league point, but they have finally found themselves a decent first-team goalkeeper.
Lee Tae-hee, who represented Korea at U-19 AFC championship back in 2014, played a vital role in securing a 0-0 draw away at Gwangju with some fine saves.
After the game against Gwangju, Incheon manager Lee Ki-hyung praised the 22-year-old, by saying 'He's [Lee Tae-hee] always had the ability; if he can play with more confidence, he will become a great player.'
With his manager's backing, Lee Tae-hee is expected to start against Jeonbuk.
Jeonbuk should win this, however playing with great desperation, Incheon will make Jeonbuk work for their 3 points.
Jeonbuk Hyundai 1-0 Incheon United
(photo credit: InterFootball)
Last Time Out
Jeonbuk's previous game was the Hyundai Derby against Ulsan Hyundai. Jeonbuk played with Kim Shin-wook, Lee Seung-gi and Eder in attack with former Cardiff midfielder Kim Bo-kyung and Jeong Hyuk in the middle.Ulsan used their pacy attackers, Lee Jong-ho and Orsic to exploit Jeonbuk early, but Jeonbuk's defence kept them at bay and The Green Machine themselves threatened with efforts from Kim Shin-wook and Jeong Hyuk. However, Jeonbuk couldn't get the ball in the back of the net even after the introduction of Lee Dong-gook. The game ended 0-0.
As for Incheon, they played their 3rd straight away game against fellow strugglers Gwangju.
Lee Ki-hyung opted for 4-1-4-1; Weslley upfront, Kim Yong-hwan, Kim Do-hyeok, Han Seok-jong and Song Si-woo in midfield and the 4-man defence with Bunoza and Lee Yun-pyo playing centrebacks.
Incheon started brightly, they pushed for an early goal, resulting in whopping 8 shots on goal in the first half.
In the second half, Incheon continued to pepper the Gwangju goal. Incheon had a great opportunity when Lee yun-pyo's long throw-in was met with Weslley's header, but the Gwangju 'keeper Yoon Bo-sang was equal to the effort.
Gwangju had chances of their own, but Incheon's 'keeper Lee Tae-hee was also impressive between the sticks, making some key saves. After great showing from both goalkeepers, the game ended 0-0.
Previous Meetings
This game seems pretty obvious; the league leaders Jeonbuk playing at home against perennial relegation strugglers Incheon. Fortunately for Incheon fans, Jeonbuk doesn't have a great record against Incheon. Two teams have played 37 times in the league; both teams have won 12 games each with 13 draws.
Jeonbuk defended with three at the back, with Kim Shin-wook and Edu up front.
Incheon player Kim Dae-kyung suffered a knock after just eight minutes; Incheon's new Swedish Allsvenskan import Moon Seon-min replaced Kim. Moon was later fouled inside the penalty box by Kim Min-jae but unfortunately for Incheon, Jeonbuk's new number one 'keeper Hong Jeong-nam saved Weslley's weak effort and the game ended 0-0.
Who To Watch
For Jeonbuk, their creative midfielder Lee Jae-sung is back after missing almost 2 months of action.Just before the opening day of the season, Lee suffered a hairline fracture to his shin, forcing him to watch his teammates from the stands and work on his rehabilitation. Last Sunday after coming on as a substitute, Lee played almost 30 minutes against Ulsan Hyundai. Despite some concerns, Lee looked lively and he showed flashes of brilliance by taking on a couple of Ulsan defenders and he also created chances for his teammates with his trademark killer passes.
Lee Jae-sung is expected to start against Incheon United and Jeonbuk will be counting on Lee and his central midfield partner Kim Bo-kyung to create goalscoring opportunities for Kim Shin-wook, Eder and Edu.
Against Gwangju last week, Incheon didn't just walk away with a valuable league point, but they have finally found themselves a decent first-team goalkeeper.
Lee Tae-hee, who represented Korea at U-19 AFC championship back in 2014, played a vital role in securing a 0-0 draw away at Gwangju with some fine saves.
After the game against Gwangju, Incheon manager Lee Ki-hyung praised the 22-year-old, by saying 'He's [Lee Tae-hee] always had the ability; if he can play with more confidence, he will become a great player.'
With his manager's backing, Lee Tae-hee is expected to start against Jeonbuk.
Prediction
Jeonbuk boast the best defensive record in the league this season; after conceding just 8 goals, they concede on average, around 0.72 goals/game. On the other hand, Incheon have the worst goal-scoring record this season; scoring just 9 goals so far, they average about 0.81 goals scored/game.Jeonbuk should win this, however playing with great desperation, Incheon will make Jeonbuk work for their 3 points.
Jeonbuk Hyundai 1-0 Incheon United
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