In the K League 2, Incheon United and Jeonnam Dragons both secured victories in their opening match of the 2025 season, marking a promising start.
Incheon defeated Gyeongnam FC 2-0 at the Incheon Football Stadium in a home game on the afternoon of the 22nd.
Mugosa scored the opening goal with a clever chip shot in the 36th minute of the second half, and in stoppage time at 47 minutes, Kim Sung-min scored a clinching goal after receiving a pass from Baro. Despite Mugosa's additional goal being canceled after a video review (VAR), Incheon showcased championship-caliber performance, finishing the opening match with a dominant win.
Simultaneously, at the Cheonan Sports Complex, Jeonnam Dragons defeated Cheonan City 2-0.
Just 47 seconds into the match, Jeong Gang-min scored the opening goal, and five minutes into the first half, Kim Yong-hwan added a second goal, gaining an early advantage. Cheonan had a chance for a penalty kick in the 31st minute when Lee Jeong-hyeop was fouled, but the shot was saved by the goalkeeper. In the 35th minute, Lee Woong-hee was sent off, leaving Cheonan at a numerical disadvantage.
Incheon and Jeonnam are showing momentum to lead the early season flow, using their opening match victories as a stepping stone.