Ulsan HD's new foreign striker Eric scored in his debut match, saving the team from the brink of defeat. He made a strong impression, scoring just 7 minutes after being substituted in.
Ulsan drew 1-1 against Suwon FC in the Hana Bank K League 1 2025 Round 5 match held at Suwon Sports Complex on 6th, thanks to Eric's equalizer in the 27th minute of the second half. They earned a valuable point on the road.
Ulsan (10 points) is in second place, while Suwon FC (3 points) is in 11th place.
Ulsan conceded the opening goal to Suwon FC's Ruan just 12 minutes into the match. In the 5th minute of the second half, Lee Hee-kyun found the net, but the goal was disallowed after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review. In the 12th minute of the second half, Lakaba attempted a penalty kick but was blocked by Suwon FC goalkeeper Ahn Jun-soo.
As the match wasn't going well, coach Kim Pan-gon made a change in the attacking line, bringing in Eric in the 20th minute of the second half. It was Eric's debut match, having signed with Ulsan on the 15th. Right after being substituted in, Eric attempted a shot and adjusted his condition, scoring 7 minutes later.
In the 27th minute of the second half, Eric darted toward a pass from Rubickson inside the penalty box and linked it with a shot. Although two defenders chased him, Eric found a gap and shook the net with an accurate shot.
After that, neither team could score. The match concluded with a 1-1 draw.
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