The battle for first place ended in a tie.
Pohang drew 0-0 with Gimcheon in the eighth round of the 2024 Hana Bank K League 1 at the Pohang Steel Yard on Tuesday.
Pohang and Gimcheon have been two of the K League’s breakout teams this season. The two teams were predicted to be at the bottom of the standings, but they have surprised early 바카라사이트 on in the season and have risen to the top of the table.
Prior to this match, Pohang was in first place with five wins, one draw, and one loss for 16 points, while Gimcheon was second with five wins, two draws, and 15 points. The head-to-head last season was evenly matched with one win, one draw, and one loss.
With the draw, Pohang and Gimcheon split the points. They remained in first and second place.
Pohang uncharacteristically brought out a 4-4-2 formation. They lined up with Georgi and Yoo Yong-joon up top. Gimcheon countered with a 4-3-3.
The exploratory game lasted a long time. After a 0-0 first half, Gimcheon came out very strong at the start of the second half.
Gimcheon’s offense didn’t last long. Pohang head coach Park Tae-ha brought on Lee Ho-jae and Jung Jae-hee in the 18th minute of the second half to try to turn the tide. In the final 30 minutes, the home team pounded Gimcheon, but to no avail.