Busan Transportation Corporation 2:1 Suwon Samsung Bluewings — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Ji-Ho Kim struck in extra time as Busan Transportation Corporation came from behind to beat Suwon Samsung Bluewings 2-1 in the FA Cup second round, setting up a place in the next stage. The lower-league side showed resilience after falling behind early and will be relieved to have ground out the result.

Suwon started brightly and took the lead in the 11th minute through Fessin, but Busan grew into the contest and levelled when Jan Rabens scored in the 62nd minute. The game remained tight through the second half and into extra time, where Ji-Ho Kim popped up with the decisive goal in the 104th minute, turning the tie in Busan's favour without any red cards or VAR intervention.

Despite the result, the statistics tell a tale of two halves: Suwon had the better of the first period, while Busan controlled the second, finishing with 52 percent possession to Suwon's 48 percent but conceding 11 corners to the visitors' five. Ji-sung Kim was the standout player with a rating of 7.46 despite not scoring, anchoring the midfield for Suwon. CheckLive's model rated Busan marginally ahead, and the result confirmed that prediction.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Busan Transportation Corporation vs Suwon Samsung Bluewings?

Busan Transportation Corporation 2-1 Suwon Samsung Bluewings (FA Cup, Round 2).

Who scored?

Fessin (11') for Suwon Samsung Bluewings; Jan Rabens (62') for Busan Transportation Corporation; Ji-Ho Kim (104') for Busan Transportation Corporation.

Was Busan Transportation Corporation's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

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