Pohang Steelers Vs Jeju United - 3pm, Saturday, 9th May 2009 (Pohang Steelyard)
(Live on KBS N Sports)
Jeju go to Pohang on Saturday hoping to end their record of five K-League games without a win. The hosts have had a busy season of Champions League football which seems to have distracted them in the domestic competitions - Pohang have won just one league game this season.
Both clubs had successful midweek games - Jeju beat Gyeongnam 2-1 in the Peace Cup and Pohang won 3-2 against Australian side Central Coast Mariners in the Champions League. Jeju will also take confidence from last year's visit to the Steelyard where they won 1-0 in torrential rain. It was their second successive win at the Steelyard.
A draw would be a decent result but after such a poor run Jeju will be searching for a win to move them back up the table.
Previous meetings:
Jeju have a good record against Pohang having won three and drawn one of the last six games between the clubs. The islanders have won their last two matches at the Steelyard.
2nd Nov 2008 – Jeju United 0-1 Pohang Steelers
28th May 2008 – Pohang Steelers 0-1 Jeju United
22nd Sept 2007 – Jeju United 2-0 Pohang Steelers
12th May 2007 – Pohang Steelers 0-1 Jeju United
16th Sept 2006 – Jeju United 0-0 Pohang Steelers
29th March 2006 – Pohang Steelers 1-0 Jeju United
Team News
After an excellent performance midweek, Gu Ja-Cheol is expected to start. With Shim Young-Sung and Oveira also available, Jeju will be confident they can breach the Pohang defence.
Club captain Lee Dong-Sik is unavailable as Jeju's problems in defence continue.
Keep an eye out for:
Hwang Jae-Won (24) is club captain and has played in defence for the Korean national side.
Veteran midfielder Kim Gi-Dong (6) played 198 games for Jeju United's ex-identity Bucheon SK and has scored 14 goals for Pohang in over 140 appearances.
Midfielder Kim Jae-Sung (7) made 55 appearances for Jeju in the 2006 and 2007 seasons.
Brasilia (11) is a danger upfront, a video of a goal he scored at former club Ulsan can be seen here.
Serbia born striker Stevica Ristić (99) caused a stir when he was called up for the Macedonian national team. The player scored seven goals in the K-League last season.
Pohang signed young midfielder Kim Chang-Hoon (27) from Jeju last winter.
Bet365.com Odds
Pohang Steelers - 3/5 (1.60)
Draw - 23/10 (3.30)
Jeju United - 17/4 (5.25)
K-League Table:
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 5 | +13 | 17 | AFC Champions League group stage and K-League Playoff |
| 2 | Gwangju Sangmu Phoenix | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 16 | |
| 3 | FC Seoul | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | +6 | 14 | |
| 4 | Incheon United | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 14 | K-League Playoff |
| 5 | Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 11 | |
| 6 | Chunnam Dragons | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 10 | |
| 7 | Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 9 | |
| 8 | Gangwon FC | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | −2 | 9 | |
| 9 | Pohang Steelers | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 10 | −1 | 8 | |
| 10 | Busan I'Park | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 11 | −2 | 8 | |
| 11 | Daejeon Citizen | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 | −4 | 7 | |
| 12 | Jeju United | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 12 | −8 | 7 | |
| 13 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | −4 | 6 | |
| 14 | Daegu FC | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 11 | −5 | 6 | |
| 15 | Gyeongnam FC | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | −6 | 5 |
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