Match Summary
Pohang Steelers and Gangwon FC drew 1:1. The match was played in K League 1 2023. Goals were scored by Jefferson Galego 19′ (pen.), Lee Ho-Jae 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Pohang Steelers had 74% possession while Gangwon FC held 26%. Pohang Steelers had 25 shots (8 on target) compared to 4 (1 on target) for Gangwon FC. Pohang Steelers made 5 substitutions, Gangwon FC made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Pohang Steelers and Gangwon FC — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: Zeca
Match Statistics
Pohang Steelers had 74% possession against Gangwon FC's 26%. Pohang Steelers registered 25 shots (8 on target) while Gangwon FC managed 4 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 3–4. Fouls committed: 11–10.
Lineups
Pohang Steelers lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Kim Gi-Dong, while Gangwon FC deployed a 3-5-2 under Choi Yong-Soo.
Defensive Solidity
Pohang Steelers deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Gangwon FC's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Pohang Steelers field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Gangwon FC's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Pohang Steelers start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Gangwon FC averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Pohang Steelers's starting XI is 31.0 (youngest: Jeong Jae-Hee (31), oldest: Jeong Jae-Hee (31)), while Gangwon FC average 32.3 (youngest: Kim Woo-Seok (29), oldest: Yun Suk-Young (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Pohang Steelers have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Gangwon FC show 1 wins, 4 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
Pohang Steelers
Gangwon FC
Head to Head
Pohang Steelers and Gangwon FC have met 4 times — Pohang Steelers won 1, Gangwon FC won 3, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Gangwon FC leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 8 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (3 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2025.
1
Pohang Steelers
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Drawn
3
Gangwon FC
Recent Meetings (4)
API data: 15 Mar 2026