Jeju United Vs Ulsan Preview

Jeju United Vs Ulsan - 3pm, Saturday, 18th April 2009 (Jeju Athletics Stadium)


It's been an unpredictable start to the K-League season and hopefully this will continue as Jeju entertain one of the K-League's top sides - Ulsan.

Like most of the Korean sides playing in the Asian Champions League Ulsan have struggled in the K-League so far this season. They are yet to win having so far achieved 3 draws and a defeat.

Whilst Ulsan would generally be strong favourites against Jeju, they have a huge match in Beijing just 4 days later which may well distract them this weekend.

Jeju were unlucky to lose 2-1 at Daegu last weekend. The injuries of several key defenders alongside poor finishing cost them as they failed to convert a host of chances. Jeju will also need to improve their defence of corners and freekicks - Busan, Gyeongnam and now Daegu have all capitalised on this weakness against them this season.

Jeju have had a good start to the season though and should be confident knowing that they can go as high as 2nd with a win on Saturday.

A win for Jeju would be the 300th in the club's history.

TEAM NEWS: Its a crisis in defence as 4 defenders are doubtful for the Ulsan game. Influential players Kang Min Su and Kang Joon Woo are probably out due to cheekbone and ankle injuries respectively whilst Yoon Won-Il and Cho Young Hyung are also unlikely to feature.

Keep an eye out for:
Popular striker from last season Cho Jin Soo (number 22) left Jeju to join Ulsan over the winter and may make an appearance.
Brazilian Luizinho (number 10) has averaged almost a goal every 2 games since coming to Korea in 2007.
Slavčo Georgievski (number 6) joined Ulsan this winter and has played for the Macedonian national side. He made an appearance in Macedonia's 1-0 victory over Scotland in August 2008.

Previous meetings:
September 28 2008: Jeju United 0-1 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
May 5 2008: Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i 2-1 Jeju United
September 15 2007: Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i 2-2 Jeju United FC
May 5 2007: Jeju United FC 2-1 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
October 14 2006: Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i 2-2 Jeju United FC
April 16 2006: Jeju United FC 3-0 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i

Bet365.com odds
Jeju 9/5
Draw 21/10
Ulsan 7/5

Transportation:
• From the airport take the number 100 bus and get off at the Suburban Bus Terminal (1,000 won, 10 minutes). Stadium is behind the bus terminal. Taxi fare is around 3,000 won, ask for Jeju Chong Hap Un Dong Chang (제주종합운동장).
• From Seogwipo catch a bus bound for Jeju City at Seogwipo bus terminal (3,000 won, 60 minutes). Bus terminates at the bus terminal, 2 minutes walk from the stadium.