"It's the manager's responsibility"...Jung Jung-yong manager's apology, Negeba hat-trick with Jeonbuk 33 shots 1 goal

After the match ended, Jeonbuk manager Jung Jung-yong took the megaphone. At Jeonju World Cup Stadium with 10,246 spectators watching, the last season's championship team manager bowed his head to the fans. 33 shots and 1 goal. On the other side, Negeba alone scored three goals. Those numbers explained the entire night.

From 22 minutes first half penalty kick to 90+7 minutes, Negeba hat-trick timeline

At 22 minutes 44 seconds in the first half, Negeba successfully converted a penalty kick. Jeonbuk equalized at 57 minutes 57 seconds of the second half with a right-footed curling shot by Lee Seung-woo, but that balance did not last 12 minutes. Negeba's go-ahead goal at 69 minutes 51 seconds of the second half, and a clinching goal at 90+7 minutes 3 seconds of second half added time. Both goals came from assists by Aias according to OMystarreported. 2026 K League 1 season first hat-trick.

Jeonbuk had 33 shots and 1 goal, Jeju had 9 shots and 3 goals. Shots on target were 4 for Jeju. Based on Jeonbuk Daemin Ilbo statistics. Jeju converted 3 of their 4 shots on target into goals. Calculating by goals per shot, Jeonbuk had 1 goal per 33 shots, Jeju had 1 goal per 3 shots. This means an 11-fold difference in efficiency.

Category	Shots	Shots on Target	Goals	Goals per Shot
Jeonbuk Hyundai	33	—	1	0.03
Jeju SK	9	4	3	0.33

Manager Jung Jung-yong "Failing to deliver results is the manager's responsibility"

Manager Jung Jung-yong stood before fans with a megaphone after the match. "The fans cheered their hearts out in this hot weather, and as a manager I am deeply sorry. Failing to deliver results is the manager's responsibility." OSENreported as his statement that day. When asked about pressure, he answered: "It's natural for pressure to increase. Jeonbuk is a team that won the championship last season."

Born April 1, 1969, age 57. A coach who led a 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup runners-up finish. At Gimcheon Sangmu he achieved 2023 K League 2 championship and promotion, 2024 K League 1 third place (club's all-time best), and took the helm as Jeonbuk's 10th manager on December 24, 2025. Based on round 22, Jeonbuk stands in 3rd place in the league with 9 wins 7 draws 6 losses for 34 points. Salary is not disclosed by the club, so there is no confirmed amount.

Negeba age 25, estimated market value 900,000 euros

Born November 24, 2000, age 25, Brazilian nationality 175cm right-footed wing forward. He was loaned to Jeju SK from Cuiaba EC on January 16, 2026, stepping onto the international stage for the first time. Estimated market value varies by source. Transfermarkt shows 900,000 euros(updated 2026.05.21), Soccerway shows 868,000 euros, FotMob shows 694,100 euros (as of 2026.08.09). As a loaned player, salary is not disclosed.

K League 1 scoring rankings and Jeju 5th place, 7 matches unbeaten

Jeonbuk's only goalscorer today, Lee Seung-woo, is 10th in league scoring with 6 goals for the season (based on 2026.08.09 K League official records). The leader is Ulsan's Yago with 11 goals. With this victory, Jeju 7 league matches unbeaten (3 wins 4 draws)continued their unbeaten run and moved up to 5th place, News1reported. An away victory at Jeonju was after May 28, 2022, when Ju Min-gyu scored multiple goals to make it 2-0 1533 days ago.

Rank	Player	Goals	Team
1	Yago	11 goals	Ulsan HD
2	Lee Dong-kyung	9 goals	Ulsan HD
3	Mugosa	8 goals	Incheon
4	Matheus	8 goals	FC Anyang
5	Lee Ho-jae	8 goals	Pohang
10	Lee Seung-woo	6 goals	Jeonbuk Hyundai

The two managers took office on the same day and had opposite nights in round 22. Manager Costa (52) said in an August 2 interview "Our play is improving with each match." However, Jeju's 5th place is a position that could change again depending on the August 15 Anyang match (home) result. Manager Jung Jung-yong promised a comeback by saying "We'll bounce back and challenge again."

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Manager Jung Jung-yong's salary?

Jeonbuk Hyundai does not disclose managerial salary and contract period, so there is no confirmed amount. What the club has officially announced is only the appointment of the 10th manager on December 24, 2025 and the inauguration press conference on January 6, 2026.

Q. What kind of career does Manager Jung Jung-yong have?

Born in 1969, he played as a founding member of Irland Puma after attending Cheonggu High School and Gyeongil University, retiring at age 29 due to injury. He then became U-20 national team manager, led a 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup runners-up finish, coached Seoul Irland and Gimcheon Sangmu, and also holds a doctorate in sports physiology.

Q. What are Negeba's age and team?

Born November 24, 2000, age 25, Brazilian nationality wing forward, loaned to Jeju SK from Brazilian Cuiaba EC. For reference, Emerson Negeba born in 2000 and Guilherme Negeba born in 1992 are different players.

Related Official Sites

• Korean Professional Football Association K League Official Website — Check match schedule and standings on official records
• K League Official Player Records — Real-time updates on scoring and assist rankings
• Jeju SK FC Official Website — Information on next match (August 15 Anyang match)
• Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC Official Website — Check club official announcements

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