Gimcheon aims to turn the tide and make it two in a row at home against Gangwon

Gimcheon Sangmu will look to regroup and rebound against Gangwon FC.

Gimcheon will host Gangwon in the 18th round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2024 on May 22 at 7 p.m. at Gangneung Sports Complex. Gimcheon is winless in its last two matches, including a Korea Cup penalty shootout, and will look to turn things around with a second straight win against Gangwon.

Gimcheon is undergoing a generational change with the departure of seven players and the arrival of nine. In a transitional situation, their 11-match unbeaten streak in the league was halted by a loss to Gwangju in the 17th round. Looking to bounce back, they lost to Incheon in the Korea Cup Round of 16 on penalties. 카지노사이트킴 That’s why they need a win more than ever.

Don’t expect an easy victory. Gangwon have won their last five games in a row, thanks to the likes of Yago, Lee Sang-heon, and Yang Min-hyuk, and are in second place in the league. It’s also their first game at Gangneung Sports Complex, where they’ll be playing their home games in the second half of the season.

Of course, they have the potential to win. The first head-to-head win of the season is also a confidence booster. It is also positive that the team has managed to keep the squad fit by resting the main players in the Korea Cup, while also adding tactical flexibility by playing a 3-5-2 formation for the first time in a long time.

The ‘key point’ to victory against Gangwon is the defense. Gimcheon, which had recently been using a back four, played a back three for the first time in more than two months against Incheon. “I think we should apply (the back three) to the league,” said coach Jung Jung-yong after the game, hinting at the change. The absence of left full-back Cho Hyun-taek, who was sent off against Gwangju, also weighs in favor of a 3-5-2 formation.

Of course, Baek Po is also a possibility. It is a formation that the players are familiar with, having used it for 12 consecutive matches, including the Korea Cup 3Rs after the 5Rs against Seoul and the last match against Gwangju. It was also used in the win over Gangwon this season. The familiarity of the formation also allows for the use of a back four. It’s also possible to use the substitution card to make changes midway through the game.

With so many possibilities open, keeping a clean sheet is just as important as winning. Gimcheon conceded “multiple goals” for the first time in five games against Gwangju, raising their concession rate to “1” per game. The trio of Yago, Lee Sang-heon, and Yang Min-hyuk, who have combined for 21 goals this season, are expected to be onslaught, but a clean sheet is vital for Gimcheon to stay on top of the standings, including against Gangwon.