"Strong will to win"...Manager Lee Jung-hyo's Suwon defeats Chungnam Asan 2-0 and reaches 50 points first
Suwon Samsung defeated Chungnam Asan FC 2-0 and became the first among the 17 K League 2 teams to reach 50 points. The gap with 2nd place Seoul E-Land widened to 5 points.
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September 6 at 7 p.m., Suwon World Cup Stadium. The tight match turned with a single corner kick 18 minutes into the second half. A penalty kick was called for a foul by Chungnam Asan's Park Sung-woo, and Luis, stepping up as the kicker, converted it. Manager Lee Jung-hyo (51) on the bench had already brought on Fesin 3 minutes into the second half. Fesin nailed the coffin with his left foot 31 minutes into the second half.
Suwon Samsung vs Chungnam Asan 2-0, Luis penalty kick and Fesin clinching goal
K LEAGUE official goal videoand on-site reports record the goal scorers asLuis (63rd minute) and Fesin (76th minute). Luis is a Colombian striker (33) who transferred from Gimpo FC last August, and was the K League 2 leading scorer in 2023 with 16 goals during his time at Gimpo.
Fesin (27) is a Brazilian winger who came from Busan I'Park last January. In three seasons at Busan, 93 matches, 30 goals, 10 assists. This year, due to injury, he managed only 12 K League 2 matches with 3 goals and 1 assist, but entering as a substitute 3 minutes into the second half sealed the victory. Manager Lee Jung-hyo said after the match "it was a match where we needed 3 points"MK Sportstold.
First to reach 50 points, 5-point gap with 2nd place Seoul E-Land
According to the Korea Professional Football Association's official standings, Suwon is 1st in K League 2 with 24 matches, 15 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses, 50 points, and a goal difference of +18 (as of 11 a.m. on September 7, 2026). Among the league's 17 teams,first to reach 50 points. Recently 3 consecutive wins·8 games unbeaten (5 wins, 3 draws), according toNewsisreported.
| Rank | Team | Points | Matches | Goal Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suwon Samsung | 50 | 24 | +18 |
| 2 | Seoul E-Land FC | 45 | 24 | +15 |
| 3 | Suwon FC | 44 | 23 | +18 |
| 4 | Daegu FC | 43 | 24 | +12 |
3rd place Suwon FC has played one fewer match and has the same goal difference of +18. A 5-point gap is not a safe margin. In the 2026 K League 2 season, only 1st and 2nd place advance directly to K League 1, while 3rd through 6th place compete in playoffs.6-point gap with 3rd placeright now, Suwon's path to promotion is the shortest.
Manager Lee Jung-hyo age 51, Gwangju 86-point championship
Manager Lee Jung-hyo, born July 23, 1975, is a one-club man who spent 11 seasons only at Busan (career 222 matches, 13 goals, 9 assists). He led Gwangju FC to 2022 K League 2's all-time record most86 pointschampionship, earning Manager of the Year award, and achieved 3rd place in K League 1 the following year.
After the match, heDaum Newstold "Suwon players' will to win was stronger than Chungnam Asan players'." Chungnam Asan manager Andre noted on the same day, "Conceding the penalty was unfortunate."
Suwon will play away at 2nd place Seoul E-Land FC on September 12 at 4:30 p.m. Footballer reporter Kim Jeong-yong predicts that if they win, the gap expands to 8 points, and if they lose, it narrows to 2 points.predicted.. Injuries to Ko Seung-beom and Bruno Silva remain a variable. "It was a match where we needed 3 points." That statement remains valid on September 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How old is Manager Lee Jung-hyo?
Born July 23, 1975, he is 51 years old as of September 2026. He was appointed as Suwon Samsung's 11th manager on December 24, 2025, after serving as Gwangju FC manager.
Q. What is Manager Lee Jung-hyo's salary?
There is no official announcement from Suwon Samsung or the Korea Professional Football Association confirming salary and contract information, so unconfirmed figures were not included.
Q. When is Suwon Samsung's next match?
It is September 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. away at Seoul E-Land FC. As a head-to-head match with 2nd place, it directly impacts the automatic promotion competition.
Related Official Sites
- K LEAGUE Official Website— Check standings, records, and original game videos
- K LEAGUE Portal Match Schedule and Results— Check Round 25 results and next schedule
- Suwon Samsung Bluewings Official Website— Suwon Samsung official club channel
- Chungnam Asan Professional Football Club Official Website— Chungnam Asan FC official club channel
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