"The camera was only there"...Jung Seung-won's warning scene, assist not goal, and Round 24 MVP
Jung Seung-won received a yellow card for a celebration in front of Anyang supporters' seats. That goal was corrected to Mun Seon-min's score, and Jung Seung-won became the Round 24 MVP.
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Three-line summary
- FC Seoul defeated FC Anyang 7-0 in an away match on August 22, 2026, and maintained first place with 50 points.
- Jung Seung-won received a yellow card after celebrating in front of the camera in a scene where he mistook it for his own goal.
- The Korea Professional Football League designated Jung Seung-won (29) as the Round 24 MVP on August 25 for his performance of 1 goal and 2 assists.
"I had absolutely no intention to provoke at all." After the match, Jung Seung-wonMBC interview said this. One yellow card from the away match to Anyang on August 22 had been discussed for four days. The problem was that he ran in front of the camera thinking it was his own goal. That camera was positioned toward the Anyang supporters' seats.
Jung Seung-won's warning scene, camera and Anyang supporters' seats overlapped
NewsisAccording to this, Jung Seung-won ran in front of the relay camera toward the Anyang supporters' seats in the early part of the first half and performed an 'MVP' celebration, and the referee gave a warning viewing it as an act of provoking the opposition. Jung Seung-won explained through Goal.com that "it was because the camera was the only thing I could see there." FC Seoul manager Kim Ki-dong also in a Money Today interview on the day of the match"The referee misunderstood."said.
The issue narrows down to one. Was it a typical goal celebration or a provocation toward away team fans? The camera position and supporters' seats, which were the basis for judgment, overlapped. The official report containing the reason for the warning has not yet been confirmed. What remains now as evidence is only on-site reports and statements from the parties involved and the manager.
Mun Seon-min and Patrick Climala at the same spot, no card
MBC and Newsis reported that after Jung Seung-won, Mun Seon-min (34) and Patrick Climala (28) also celebrated in front of the camera at a similar position but received no additional warnings. Same match, same spot, different result. The debate over consistency in judgment came from here. Mun Seon-min has 281 career matches 58 goals 38 assists, and Climala is in 3rd place in league scoring this season with 9 goals.
The record correction also overlapped. The opening goal that Jung Seung-won thought was his own was corrected to Mun Seon-min's goal after the match. All that remained in that scene was an assist; he received a warning without a goal. The Korea Professional Football League's final tally confirmed his performance that day as 1 goal 2 assists. This differs from the 'multi-goal' expression used in some reports immediately after the match.
Jung Seung-won age 29, career high in his 10th professional season
Jung Seung-won, born February 27, 1997, is currently in 202629 years old, wearing FC Seoul jersey number 7. He made his debut at Daegu FC in 2017, went through Suwon Samsung and Suwon FC, and came to FC Seoul in 2025. After contract expiration, there was no transfer fee as he was a free agent. His career K League record is262 matches 28 goals 30 assists(league record, as of 2026.08.25).
In 24 K League1 matches in the 2026 season, with 7 goals 4 assists, he is tied for 4th in the league with 11 attacking points. Of his career 58 attacking points (28 goals+30 assists), 1119% were concentrated in 24 matches this season . Round MVP is also only the second time this year. Following the multi-goal in Round 19, the Round 24 MVP was announced by the league on August 25.
FC Seoul 50 points, 13-point difference with 2nd place
With a 7-0 victory, Seoul accumulated 50 points. They are in sole first place, having left Ulsan HD and Jeonbuk Hyundai (each with 37 points) 13 points behind. The top 5 teams based on the Goal.com standings (as of 2026.08.25) are as follows.
| Rank | Team | Matches | Points | Record | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 24 | 50 | 15W 5D 4L | +27 |
| 2 | Ulsan HD FC | 24 | 37 | 11W 4D 9L | +3 |
| 3 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 24 | 37 | 10W 7D 7L | +9 |
| 4 | Gangwon FC | 23 | 35 | 9W 8D 6L | +6 |
| 5 | Jeju SK FC | 24 | 35 | 9W 8D 7L | +3 |
The gap is evident just from the goal difference. Seoul +27, 2nd place Ulsan +3. 4th-place Gangwon has played one fewer match but the points difference is 15. The manager is actually cautious. Manager Kim Ki-dong said he can talk about championship possibilities only after the September onwards schedule and AFC Champions League, Money Today reported.
Some readers may remember this incident as 'FC Seoul-Bucheon match,' but all confirmed reports refer to the FC Anyang away match on August 22. K League official records and standings may change based on subsequent matches and corrections. What remains is whether the disciplinary report will be made public and the schedule resuming in September.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How old is Jung Seung-won?
Born February 27, 1997, he is 29 years old as of 2026. He is a midfielder wearing FC Seoul's number 7, and this year is his 10th professional season.
Q. Why did Jung Seung-won receive a warning?
It was because in the early part of the FC Anyang match on August 22, 2026, he ran in front of the relay camera toward the Anyang supporters' seats in a scene where he mistook it for his own goal and celebrated. The referee gave a yellow card judging it as an act of provoking the opposition, and Jung Seung-won explained he had no intention to provoke.
Q. What are the results and statistics for FC Seoul's match against Anyang and Jung Seung-won's record?
FC Seoul won 7-0, and Jung Seung-won was officially recorded with 1 goal 2 assists. The Korea Professional Football League designated him as the K League1 Round 24 MVP on August 25.
Related Official Websites
- K LEAGUE Official Homepage — You can check the Round MVP announcement and official standings
- Jung Seung-won K LEAGUE Official Player Record — Career appearances, goals, and assists record source
- FC Seoul Official Homepage — Club announcements and next match schedule
- FC Anyang Official Homepage — Home match operations and team statement confirmation
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