Match Summary
Pohang Steelers defeated Daejeon Citizen 4:3. The match was played in K League 1 2023. Goals were scored by Zeca 42′, Zeca 52′, Kim Seung-Dae 77′, Tiago Orobó 81′, Tiago Orobó 84′, Tiago Orobó 90′, Hong Yun-Sang 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Pohang Steelers had 58% possession while Daejeon Citizen held 42%. Pohang Steelers had 17 shots (5 on target) compared to 14 (12 on target) for Daejeon Citizen. Pohang Steelers made 5 substitutions, Daejeon Citizen made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Pohang Steelers and Daejeon Citizen — 7 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Wanderson
assist: Kim Seung-Dae
assist: Baek Sung-Dong
assist: Jeon Byung-Kwan
assist: Jeon Byung-Kwan
assist: Jeon Byung-Kwan
assist: Kim Seung-Dae
Match Statistics
Pohang Steelers had 58% possession against Daejeon Citizen's 42%. Pohang Steelers registered 17 shots (5 on target) while Daejeon Citizen managed 14 (12 on target). Corner kicks: 3–4. Fouls committed: 7–8.
Lineups
Pohang Steelers lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Kim Gi-Dong, while Daejeon Citizen deployed a 4-3-3 under Lee Min-Sung.
Defensive Solidity
Pohang Steelers deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Daejeon Citizen's 4-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 Daejeon Citizen's 3 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 3 for Daejeon Citizen 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 — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Daejeon Citizen average 35.0 (youngest: Ju Se-Jong (35), oldest: Ju Se-Jong (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. Daejeon Citizen show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Pohang Steelers and Daejeon Citizen have met 4 times — Pohang Steelers won 1, Daejeon Citizen won 3, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Daejeon Citizen leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 13 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.25 per match (4 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–3 in 2025.
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Pohang Steelers
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Drawn
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Daejeon Citizen
Recent Meetings (4)
API data: 15 Mar 2026