Ulsan HD triumphed 1-0 over Bucheon FC 1995 in a tense K League 1 Round 13 clash at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on May 10. Lee Dong-kyeong’s precise volley delivered the decisive blow, propelling Ulsan to second place with 23 points from seven wins, two draws, and four losses.
The victory marks Ulsan’s second straight win, narrowing the gap to league leaders Seoul—who sit on 26 points from eight wins, two draws, and three losses—to just three points and shifting momentum in the title race.
Tactical Breakdown
Ulsan deployed a dynamic 3-4-3 setup, featuring strikers Lee Hui-gyun, Malcom, and Lee Dong-kyeong up top. The midfield quartet of Jo Hyun-taek, Lee Gyu-seong, Troia, and Choi Seok-hyun provided solidity, flanked by wing-backs Lee Jae-ik, Kim Young-kwon, and Seo Myung-gwan. National team stalwart goalkeeper Jo Hyun-woo anchored the defense.
Bucheon countered with a 3-5-2 formation, pairing forwards Lee Yi-hyung and Eun Bit-garam. Midfield duties fell to Kim Jong-woo, Kaz, Basani, and An Tae-hyun, while defenders Jeong Ho-jin, Patrick, and Hong Sung-uk protected substitute goalkeeper Kim Hyeong-geun.
Match-Highlight Goal
The game’s turning point arrived in the 24th minute of the first half. Malcom delivered an incisive inline cross, which Lee Dong-kyeong met with a thunderous outside-of-the-boot volley, rifling it past the keeper for the opener.
Defensive Masterclass
Despite Bucheon’s 53% possession edge and 14 shots to Ulsan’s 11, Ulsan held firm with superior shot accuracy—nine on target compared to Bucheon’s efforts. Jo Hyun-woo starred with crucial interventions, including a stunning second-half save off Hong Sung-uk’s header from Galego’s free kick in the 22nd minute.
Bucheon’s pressure mounted late, but Ulsan’s goalkeeper repelled every threat, extending their shot clock advantage to three minutes and sealing a vital clean sheet.
