All 14 K League Classic teams played on Saturday, which saw a new league leader emerge. Who was it and how did it happen? More after the jump.
Chunnam Dragons 1 FC Seoul 2
Chunnam took the lead through Jeon Hyeon-Chul, but two late strikes for Seoul, by Kim Jin-Kyu (86′) and Kim Joo-Young (90′) saw all three points go to the capital club. For the first time in a long time (since round 1), FC Seoul moved into the top half of the table.
Busan IPark 1 Jeonbuk Motors 2
Another club on the rise, is Jeonbuk, who have now won 3 of 4 since the return of Choi Kang-Hee. Things looked good for Busan who scored in the 3rd minute through Fagner. But, goals from Lee Dong-Gook and recent transfer rumor, Leonardo, settled the matter.
Gangwon FC 1 Gyeongnam FC 1
A rather stale battle at the bottom. A late goal from Bosancic ensured that Gyeongnam stays out of the bottom 3 for another week, and that Gangwon stays there.
Jeju United 1 Suwon Samsung 2
In a slight upset (due to form), Suwon managed to win on their trip to Seogwipo. Jeju took a very early lead with a Maranhao goal. But in the trend this week, goals from Radoncic and Cho Young-Tae took the points to Suwon.
Seongnam Ilhwa 2 Pohang Steelers 2
Pohang took a two goal lead into the break, but two second half strikes by Kim Dong-Sub and Lee Jong-Won saw the points shared. It also saw another match were Pohang has dropped points, which raises the question further whether they have the depth to make a sustained title run, particularly when considering the last third of the season will be against all top half teams.
Incheon United 2 Daegu FC 1
More woes for Daegu who failed to pick up any points on their trip north. Incheon went ahead just before the half, but Daegu leveled shortly after the re-start. A penalty, converted by Diogo, saw the three points stay at home.
Ulsan Hyundai 2 Daejeon Citizens 0
Daejeon remains firmly rooted to the floor, as UIsan comfortably picked up three points and moved to the top of the table for the first time this season. Choi Bo-Kyung and Kim Shin-Wook both scored for the new league leaders.
The table so far (courtesy of soccerway.com)
| Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P | Last 5 matches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Ulsan | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 19 | +13 | 34 | WDWWL | |
| 2 |  |
Pohang Steelers | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 31 | 20 | +11 | 33 | DLWLW | |
| 3 | Incheon United | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 26 | 18 | +8 | 30 | WDWLW | ||
| 4 | |
Jeonbuk Motors | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 35 | 28 | +7 | 30 | WWLWL | |
| 5 | |
Suwon Bluewings | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 27 | 21 | +6 | 30 | WDWLW | |
| 6 | Jeju United | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 30 | 22 | +8 | 27 | LWDLD | ||
| 7 | |
Seoul | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 32 | 25 | +7 | 26 | WWLLW | |
| 8 | |
Seongnam | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 23 | +1 | 26 | DLWDW | |
| 9 | |
Busan I’Park | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 19 | +2 | 25 | LDDWL | |
| 10 | Chunnam Dragons | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 21 | -4 | 20 | LDLWD | ||
| 11 | Gyeongnam | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 17 | DLLLW | ||
| 12 | Gangwon | 18 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 28 | -13 | 15 | DDDWD | ||
| 13 | Daegu | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 33 | -15 | 12 | LDWLW | ||
| 14 | Daejeon Citizen | 18 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 39 | -26 | 9 | LDLLL |
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