Following a giant midweek round and a big Saturday round of games, Sunday is a little small and more focused with 2 games in each division. The standout game in the Classic in the clash between 2 struggling sides Gangwon and Incheon United. The stadium maybe a little empty on the day but the game should be interesting.
A quick reminder that this season we’re going to the covering each match day separately (the last few seasons it’s been each round). Making the posts a little shorter and focused on a day. Video Highlights, Goal Updates and more via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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K League Classic 2017 League Table Update
After 9 games the league table has started to take shape. Jeju United returned to the top during the week, level on points with Jeonbuk Hyundai. 3rd placed FC Seoul down to 7th placed Pohang Steelers are separated by only 2 points. Gwangju, Jeonnam, Gangwon and Daegu are a little off the pace now in 8th-11th. Incheon United despite winning during the week are 3 points adrift at the bottom.
Note – This doesn’t include Saturdays Results
K League Classic 2017 Previews & Predictions (Sunday May 7th – Round 10)
Moving onto the days action, here are our brief previews and predictions for this Sundays 2 games;
Gangwon vs. Incheon United @ 3pm
The highlight game of the day comes from the Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium home of Gangwon FC. Gangwon have only won once in their last 4 games and twice all season, both of those were away from home. Bottom side Incheon United have had yet another slow start to a K League season and won for the first season on Wednesday. Their away form however is a little better than their home.
Prediction: 2 – 2
Both sides have shown hints of form but neither has set the league alight yet this season. We see this being a good game, but ultimately a draw.
+Game of Day+ This is our highlight game of the day and therefore we’ll be covering it in extra detail via our Twitter Page.
Jeonnam Dragons vs. Gwangju @ 3pm
In the second game of the day 9th placed Jeonnam Dragons host 8th placed Gwangju. These sides are only separated by a single point and a win for either would push them closer to the mid-table battle. Jeonnam Dragons have won 3 from 4, losing a tight game during the week to FC Seoul. Gwangju have once won once in 5 games, however have a strong defensive line, their issue is a lack of goals.
Prediction: 1 – 0
Close game on paper but one we see Jeonnam edging.
K League Classic 2017 Results (Sunday May 7th – Round 10)
K League Classic 2017 Results – Sunday:
Gangwon 2-1 Incheon United
Jeonnam Dragons 5-0 Gwangju
Gangwon came back from behind to claim the 3 points. Diego scoring the winner in the 95th minute. Jeonnam hammered Gwangju in the afternoons other game.
Suncheon (Jeonnam Dragons) – 3,474
Alpensia Stadium (Gangwon) – 1,435
More Updates via Twitter
K League Challenge 2017 (Sunday May 7th – Round 11) Previews & Predictions
Sunday afternoon also includes a couple of games in the Challenge, with both games pitting high flyers against stragglers. League leaders Gyeongnam travel to Daejeon Citizen, and in our featured game Suwon FC host Seongnam FC in a game that last season took place up in the Classic.
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K League Challenge 2017 League Table Update
The league table after ten games has Gyeongnam topping the table 4 points clear, followed by Busan I’Park, Asan Mugunghwa and Bucheon 1995 who currently fill the playoff places. Suwon FC and FC Anyang follow close behind. Then we have a 6 point gap to Seoul E-Land, Ansan Greeners, Daejeon Citizen and finally we have Seongnam FC who have returned to the bottom.
Note – This doesn’t include Saturdays Results
K League Challenge 2017 Previews & Predictions (Sunday May 7th – Round 11)
Here are brief previews and predictions for this Sunday’s K League Challenge games;
Suwon FC vs. Seongnam FC @ 3pm
The first of Saturdays games features Suwon FC who are just outside of the playoff places and bottom side Seongnam FC. Suwon FC have only won 1 of their last 5 league games and lost on Wednesday against Asan Mugunghwa. Seongnam FC have been poor all season despite retaining a good number of their Classic squad players. They look poor during the week losing against Seoul E-Land.
Prediction: 2 – 1
Both sides are lacking form and confidence and so this might be a small and cagey game. One which we see going to Suwon.
+Game of Day+ This is our highlight game of the day and therefore we’ll be covering it in extra detail via our Twitter Page
Daejeon Citizen vs. Gyeongnam @ 5pm
In the late Sunday game Daejeon Citizen host league leaders Gyeongnam. Daejeon Citizen have had a disappointing start to the season only winning once in 10 games. Their current form highlights this as they’ve lost 3 games straight. Gyeongnam on the other hand have looked impressive, unbeaten in 10 games winning 7.
Prediction: 1 – 3
Gyeongnam will start as obvious favorites by we can see Daejeon at least sneaking a goal.
K League Challenge 2017 Results (Sunday May 7th – Round 11)
K League Challenge 2017 Results – Sunday:
Suwon FC 0-1 Seongnam FC
Daejeon Citizen 0-2 Gyeongnam
Seongnam won on the road to move off the bottom of the table and maybe kick-start their season. Leaders Gyeongnam beat Daejeon who are now bottom.
Daejeon World Cup – 3,129
Suwon Civil Stadium – 2,012
More Updates via Twitter
Finally
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Tim
Modern Seoul
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