Saturday Preview: Suwon’s Forward An Byong-Jun Returns from Injury as Gwangju Sangmu May Focus on Defense

At 15:30 on September 21st, the 31st round of the K1 League will see Suwon FC host Gwangju Sangmu at their home ground.

Today’s match will be played in the rain, with the slippery pitch adding an element of uncertainty. Compared to the cold rain in Suwon, the return of North Korean forward An Byong-Jun is even more noteworthy. An Byong-Jun has recovered from his injury and has been training with Suwon FC’s first team for some time, and he is likely to make a comeback today. Facing a military team from South Korea, if this North Korean forward can breach the opponent’s defense, this goal will surely become a topic of discussion among people during their leisurely chats.

The home team Suwon FC suffered a heavy blow in their last game, losing 0-6 to Jeonbuk Hyundai. Head coach Kim Eun-Jung admitted after the game, “The termination of Sun Jun-Hao’s contract indeed affected the atmosphere in the locker room. We tried not to let this matter distract us, but the players seemed to have been significantly impacted.” Suwon FC currently has 48 points and only needs 1-2 points to secure a spot in the championship group ahead of time.

In terms of personnel, starting right-back Lee Yong is injured and will definitely miss this game, which will have a significant impact on the flank. Veteran player Ding Donghao has only recently started training and has a chance to enter the squad. As mentioned earlier, North Korean forward An Byong-Jun is likely to make a comeback, and his return could improve the situation where striker Chi Dong-Won has been struggling alone, adding scoring options to the frontline. Anderson is the core of the team’s offense, having scored 5 goals and provided 12 assists so far.

The visiting team Gwangju Sangmu won their last game against Incheon United, ending a four-game winless streak and securing a spot in the championship group. Head coach Jeong Jung-Yeol stated that they would strive for as high a ranking as possible in the remaining games.

In terms of personnel, Park Sung-Wook, who missed the previous game due to injury, has recovered and is likely to return to the lineup. Lee Dong-Kyung, a key player who was rested in the last game after participating in the World Cup qualifiers with the South Korean national team, is expected to start in this game.

In terms of historical encounters, both teams have met twice this season, each winning once, sharing equal honors. In March, Gwangju won 4-1 away, while in July, Suwon won 3-2 away. Coincidentally, both teams won on their opponents’ turf. Both matches were goal-fests, with the two sides combining to score ten goals.

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