0-0 draw against Bucheon… Regardless of the remaining games, 1st place Busan beat Cheonan and jumped to 4th place.
Professional soccer K-League 2 FC Anyang won its first championship in 11 years since its founding and earned a ticket to promotion to the first division.
Anyang recorded a 0-0 draw in the Hana Bank K League 2 round 38 away game against Bucheon FC held at Bucheon Stadium on the 2nd.
Leader Anyang, with 18 wins, 8 draws and 9 losses (62 points), widened the gap with 2nd place Asan, South Chungcheong Province (57 points) and 3rd place Seoul E-Land (55 points), which had played one less game, to 5 and 7 points, respectively, and will play the remaining games. Regardless, winning K League 2 and direct promotion to K League 1 were confirmed.
Anyang, which has been in the second division ever since its founding in 2013 when the 1st and 2nd division system was introduced in the K League and the K-League Challenge (currently the 2nd division), entered the first division for the first time.
Anyang, who could have secured the championship and promotion with just a draw, were light from the beginning.
Anyang dominated the midfield, increased possession, and dominated the game. In the 15th minute of the first half, Anyang’s Matheus’ left-footed shot missed slightly to the left of the goal. In the 18th minute of the first half, Bucheon’s Bassani shot after making a personal breakthrough
In the 30th minute of the first half of the first half, Anyang’s Yoo Jeong-wan shot a cutback from Matheus at a critical opportunity, but missed and lost his power.
Anyang added Yago at the start of the second half, giving even more strength to the attack.
Anyang began to see the ‘Yago effect’, with Yago’s bold shot going slightly over the goal in the 9th minute of the second half, and Kim Woon heading Yago’s side cross in the 15th minute of the second half. In the 33rd minute of the second half, Yago’s goal hit the crossbar.
Afterwards, Anyang controlled Bucheon’s last-minute counterattack well and finished the 90 minutes at 0-0, securing the 1 point needed for promotion and confirming the championship.
On the same day, Busan I’Park continued its hopes for promotion by winning 3-2 at Cheonan City FC held at Cheonan Stadium.
Busan took the lead with Mrapa’s first goal in the 4th minute of the first half, and showed off their firepower with Pesin adding multiple goals in the 21st minute of the first half and the 12th minute of the second half. Cheonan’s Motta scored multiple goals in the 12th minute of the first half and the 2nd minute of the second half, but it was not enough to get a point.
Busan, which broke its two-game losing streak and added a valuable victory, jumped to fourth place with 15 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses (53 points).
In K League 2, a total of five teams are promoted or have the possibility of being promoted. Only one team in 1st place will be promoted directly, the 2nd place team will play the 11th place in K League 1 in a promotion play-off, and the 3rd to 5th place team will play in a play-off game against the 10th place in K League 1 to determine which team will play in the promotion play-offs.
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FC Anyang Wins K League 2 Championship and Promotes to First Division
FC Anyang has secured its first championship in 11 years and earned promotion to K League 1 after a pivotal match against Bucheon FC. The game, held on November 2, 2024, ended in a 0-0 draw, which was sufficient for Anyang to confirm their victory in K League 2.
With a total of 62 points from 18 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses, Anyang has created a solid gap ahead of the competition. They now lead Asan, South Chungcheong Province, and Seoul E-Land by five and seven points, respectively. This achievement marks Anyang’s first move up to the first division since the team’s inception in 2013, coinciding with the introduction of the current league structure.
Throughout the match, Anyang displayed strong performance and possession, though they were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Notable attempts included shots from Matheus and Yoo Jeong-wan that narrowly missed the goal. The introduction of Yago in the second half further bolstered their attacking potential, resulting in several close chances, including a shot that hit the crossbar.
Meanwhile, Busan I’Park remains in contention for promotion after a 3-2 victory against Cheonan City FC, climbing to fourth place in the standings. The promotion structure allows the top team direct advancement, while the second-place team enters a playoff with the lowest-ranked K League 1 team.
As they prepare for their upcoming matches, Anyang’s fans and players are jubilant over this historic accomplishment.