Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors extended their remarkable unbeaten run to 19 matches, securing a dominant 2-0 victory over Gangwon FC in the 23rd round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2025 season. The match, which took place on the 23rd at Jeonju World Cup Stadium, saw midfielder Kim Jin-gyu open the scoring with a powerful left-footed strike from outside the penalty arc in the 38th minute. Compagno later capitalized on a penalty kick secured just four minutes later, furthering Jeonbuk’s lead and notching his ninth goal of the season.

The decisive home win keeps Jeonbuk firmly in first place, now holding 51 points from 15 wins, six draws, and just two losses. Since round six, the side has gone undefeated, posting an outstanding record of 14 wins and five draws. Against Gangwon FC this season, Jeonbuk has prevailed in two of three encounters, further asserting their dominance.

Jeonbuk started the game asserting control in the midfield, generating consistent attacking opportunities. In the 13th minute, a penalty kick was initially awarded after a foul by Gangwon’s Shin Min-ha, but the decision was reversed following a VAR on-field review due to an offside ruling.

The game’s momentum shifted decisively after Gangwon’s Song Jun-seok conceded a penalty, which Compagno confidently converted to double the home side’s advantage. Gangwon also suffered a numerical disadvantage after Kim Dae-woo received a direct red card for holding back Jeon Jin-woo, adding further pressure on the visitors.

A season-high crowd of 13,795 fans filled Jeonju World Cup Stadium, propelling the club to a historic milestone: with a cumulative 208,600 spectators for the season, Jeonbuk has surpassed the 200,000 mark faster than ever before in club history.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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