Cheongju Chungmu Stadium hosted the second leg of Hana OneQ K League 2 2026 round 8 between Chungbuk Cheongju FC and Gimhae FC on April 18. The teams drew in the first leg, heightening the stakes for both winless sides.
Chungbuk Cheongju FC sits 13th with 5 points from 5 draws and 2 losses, having netted 13 goals. Gimhae FC languishes at the bottom with 1 point and just 1 goal scored this season. Analysis highlights the match’s intensity, with both squads enduring goal droughts that this clash could end.
Chungbuk Cheongju FC Lineup
Coach Rui Quinta opted for a 4-4-2 formation, mirroring recent outings. Up front, Lee Jeong-eon and Garusia lead the attack after Lee’s multigoal performance in a prior 2-1 comeback win. Wings feature Hong Seok-joon and Min Ji-hoon, while Kim Seong-min and Heo Sung-chan anchor midfield.
Fullbacks Park Geon-woo and Jo Yu-seong bolster a possession-oriented structure. Jo Seong-hun guards the goal. Bench options include Injo, Welchi, Bandeira, Song Chang-seok, and others.
Gimhae FC Lineup
Gimhae deployed a 3-5-2 setup. Beka and Lee Sung-jae form the forward duo. Central midfield comprises Pyo Geon-hui, Park Sang-jun, and Bruno Costa. Wingers Lee Yu-chan and Kim Kyung-soo provide width.
The back three consists of Yeo Jae-yul, Kim Hyeon-deok, and Lee Rae-joon, with Jeong Jin-uk in goal. Substitutes feature Mai Sapol, Miguel Bajio, Lee Jun-gyu, Sol Hyeon-jin, and more.
Officials note Chungbuk’s solid containment tactics under Quinta earn praise, while Gimhae seeks a shift after conceding in all five prior games and a recent 1-1 draw with Chunnam Asan.
