A 'heading monster' has appeared at Jeonbuk Hyundai.
Jeonbuk Hyundai drew 2-2 against Gwangju FC in the second round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2025 at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on the afternoon of the 23rd.
With this, Jeonbuk earned 1 point, bringing their total to 4 points (1 win, 1 draw). Gwangju, aiming for their first victory in this match, recorded 2 points (2 draws).
If Jeonbuk had won this match, they could have achieved four consecutive victories in their last four matches. However, with the draw, they have left some disappointment.
The first goal belonged to Gwangju. In the 14th minute of the first half, Choi Woo-jin intercepted the opponent's long pass, but Asani grabbed it and shot accurately with his left foot from just outside the box, finding the net.
Although Jeonbuk conceded the first goal, they had a consolidation with Companero. In the 21st minute of the first half, Lee Seung-woo quickly took the free kick he won, and Choi Woo-jin provided the ball with a backheel, which Song Min-kyu immediately connected as a cross. Companero then scored with a powerful header, leveling the game.
Gwangju substituted Moon Min-seo for Oh Dae-sung and Park In-hyuk for Park Jeong-in in the second half, striving to regain the lead. And they succeeded. In the 17th minute of the second half, Kim Young-bin failed to handle a pass that came from behind, and Oh Dae-sung directly shot the ball, finding the net.
The goal could have shifted the momentum, but Companero stepped up again. Just after the conceded goal, at the 20th minute of the second half, Jeon Byeong-gwan's cross from the right was finished off with a header by Companero, making the score 2-2.
Before this match, Gwangju head coach Lee Jung-hyo said, "Both Min Sang-gi and Byeon Ji-hoon have recovered from injuries. If they fight, I believe they will be fine," expressing his trust in the defenders.
In fact, Byeon Jun-soo faced off against Companero throughout this match, engaging in a psychological battle. During a duel with Gwangju defenders, Companero suffered an injury and wrapped a bandage around it. However, Companero overcame the Gwangju defenders, saving Jeonbuk from danger with both goals scored with powerful and accurate headers.