Pohang Steelers 3:1 Jinju Citizen FC — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Pohang Steelers beat Jinju Citizen FC 3-1 in the FA Cup Round of 16, with midfielder Hwang Seo-woong the standout performer, though no next fixture is set. The visitors struck first through an early goal, only for the hosts to respond with three unanswered strikes to turn the tie on its head.

Jinju Citizen FC took the lead in the 12th minute, but Pohang Steelers levelled through Hwang Seo-woong in the 65th minute. Jorge Teixeira then struck twice in quick succession, netting in the 70th and 78th minutes to seal a commanding comeback victory.

Pohang Steelers controlled possession with 63% against Jinju Citizen FC's 37%, yet both sides managed three corners apiece. Jinju Citizen FC were the better side in the first half, but the run of play did not match the scoreboard. Hwang Seo-woong earned a rating of 8.7 as a midfielder, underpinning his decisive contribution. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Jinju Citizen FC, but the result did not confirm it.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Pohang Steelers vs Jinju Citizen FC?

Pohang Steelers 3-1 Jinju Citizen FC (FA Cup, Round of 16).

Who scored?

Hwang Seo-woong (65') for Pohang Steelers; Jorge Teixeira (70') for Pohang Steelers; Jorge Teixeira (78') for Pohang Steelers.

Was Pohang Steelers's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Pohang Steelers won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Pohang Steelers vs Jinju Citizen FC?

Yellow cards: null (Pohang Steelers); null (Pohang Steelers).

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First half0 - 1

Second half3 - 0