Ulsan HD will travel to Incheon United.
Ulsan will take on Incheon in the 15th round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2024 at the Incheon Football Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
Ulsan currently sits atop the standings with eight wins, three draws, and three losses for 27 points. They snapped a two-game losing streak with a 4-1 home victory over Daejeon Hana Citizens in the 14th round on March 25. On the same day, leaders Pohang Steelers and Gimcheon Sangmu (26 points) were held to a 0-0 draw, giving Ulsan three points and allowing them to regain the lead for the first time in “69 days” since 홀덤사이트 March 17th.
Ulsan finally broke the Daejeon jinx (two draws and two losses in four matches) that has been with them since last season. They also tasted victory for the first time in 3122 days (8 years, 6 months, 22 days) since November 7, 2015.
Tactical changes paid off Head coach Hong Myung-bo pulled out his modified three-back card for the big game. From the beginning of the game, the team’s strong pressing, passing, and organized movement in the opponent’s half helped them secure the victory. The scoreline, 29-2 in total shots, 21-2 in shots on target, and 62-38 in possession, showed that they completely dominated their opponents.
The harvest has been bountiful. Kim Min-woo (1 goal, 1 assist) scored his first goal in an Ulsan jersey this season after nine league games. His goal came in the 35th minute of the first half after a free kick scramble. Swedish blondie Rubiksson (4 goals, 2 assists) sealed the victory with two spectacular winding kicks from inside the penalty box in the 19th and 30th minutes. Striker Lee Min-kyu (4 goals, 3 assists) quenched his thirst with a goal, 42 days after his last multi-goal game against Gangwon FC on April 13, to help secure the win.
Ulsan faced Incheon four times last season, winning one, drawing one and losing two, and in a hard-fought 3-3 draw in the third round this season, setting the stage for the next matchup. Martin Adam scored two goals, Lee Dong-kyung scored one, and Cho Hyun-woo pulled off a stunning save that earned him the March Save of the Month. Ulsan, who finished on the brink of the top three in the table last season, will be looking to bounce back from the disappointment of their first game of the season and consolidate their lead over Incheon.
They’ll be counting on Martin Adam to get the job done. He scored two goals in three games against Incheon last season. He was in strong form in the first meeting this season (3-3 draw at home on March 17), scoring a multi-goal performance. He was named to Hungary’s final roster for Euro 2024 in June and was rested for the match against Daejeon, so he will be in high spirits. Ulsan will be looking to extend their winning streak and maintain their lead at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, the Korea Football Association announced its roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup North America on Sunday for the second round of Asian qualifiers against Singapore (June 6 away) and China (June 11 at home). Ulsan’s lineup includes Lee Min-kyu, Uhm Won-sang, Cho Hyun-woo, and Lee Myung-jae. As the defending champions, they have the most Taegeuk Warriors in the K League.
