Suwon Samsung achieved a victory in the opening match against Ansan away with Kim Ji-hyun's penalty kick goal.

Suwon Samsung reported its first win of the season by defeating Ansan Greeners 1-0 in the Hana Bank K League 2 2025 Round 1, which took place at Ansan Wasta Stadium on the 22nd at 4:30 p.m.

Suwon Samsung started aggressively from the early stage of the match. In the 4th minute of the first half, Kim Ji-hyun connected with Bruno Silva's cross with a header but sent it over the crossbar. Subsequently, Kang Hyun-mook, Bruno Silva, and Kim Ji-hyun attempted shots in succession, but they were blocked by Ansan goalkeeper Lee Seung-bin's saves.

Ansan also launched a counterattack. In the 36th minute of the first half, Park Si-hwa threatened Suwon by hitting the crossbar with a left-footed shot. The first half ended without any goals.

Suwon continued to lead the attack in the second half. In the 16th minute of the second half, Seraphim fell after being pushed by Jeong Yong-hee in the box, resulting in a penalty kick being declared. Following a VAR review, the decision was upheld, and Kim Ji-hyun calmly scored in the 21st minute of the second half, giving the team the lead.

Afterward, both teams attempted changes with player substitutions, but no additional goals were scored. Suwon Samsung secured a valuable 3 points from the opening match, maintaining a one-goal lead. Suwon Samsung is set to challenge for consecutive wins in the next match, while Ansan aims for its first win of the season.

At the same time, Busan drew 0-0 against Gimpo in the Hana Bank K League 2 2025 Round 1 held at Guduk Sports Complex.

Busan took control early in the match. Starting with a shot from Billelo in the 4th minute, in the 32nd minute, Xavier's shot was deflected, threatening the Gimpo goal. Then, in the 33rd minute of the first half, in a corner kick situation, Gonzalo's header was cleared just before crossing the goal line by the Gimpo defense. In stoppage time of the first half, Jeong Ho-geun attempted a header but failed to connect it into a goal.

In the second half, Gimpo also created opportunities. In the 19th minute of the second half, Choi Jae-hoon, receiving a cross from Bruno, had an unmarked chance, but his shot was caught by Busan goalkeeper Gu Sang-min. Afterward, Gimpo threatened Busan with long-range shots from Di Jaouma and Luis, but they did not lead to goals.

Gimpo continued to apply pressure until the last moment. In stoppage time of the second half, Lee Jong-hyun attempted a clever ground shot inside the box, but Busan goalkeeper Gu Sang-min saved it. Ultimately, both teams failed to score, sharing 1 point each.

Busan maintained control throughout the match but could not secure a victory due to Gimpo's solid defense and lack of finishing power. The two teams, which ended the opening match in a scoreless draw, will aim for their first victory of the season in the next round.

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