Paju Citizen FC 3:2 Gangneung City — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Byun Seung-Hwan kept his composure as Gangneung City twice led, only for Paju Citizen FC to snatch a 3-2 win in the FA Cup Round 2. The lower-league hosts showed remarkable resilience to overturn a deficit they had not created, setting up an uncomfortable exit for the favourites.

The match turned on a frantic second half. Gangneung City took the lead in the 52nd minute, but Walterson Silva levelled for Paju Citizen FC seven minutes later. The visitors restored their advantage just after the hour, only for Paju to equalise again in the 76th minute before snatching the winner deep into stoppage time.

Paju Citizen FC had just 31% possession and lost the corner count 5-4, yet they outshot and outworked Gangneung City on efficiency. Byun Seung-Hwan earned a 7.04 rating as the standout, though he did not score. CheckLive's model rated Gangneung City marginally ahead, but the result proved the prediction wrong. There is no next fixture to look forward to for either side.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Paju Citizen FC vs Gangneung City?

Paju Citizen FC 3-2 Gangneung City (FA Cup, Round 2).

Who scored?

Walterson Silva (59') for Paju Citizen FC.