With the winning goal from the returning Compagno, Jeonbuk Hyundai secured a victory, ringing the victory bell after 5 matches.

Jeonbuk faced FC Anyang, a 'promoted team,' at Anyang Sports Complex on the 30th for the Hana Bank K League 1 2025 Round 6, winning 1-0.

Escaping a winless streak of 4 matches, Jeonbuk achieved 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, successfully climbing to the mid-table with 8 points. Meanwhile, Anyang remained at the bottom with 2 wins, 4 losses, and 6 points.

Jeonbuk deployed a 4-3-3 formation. Jeon Jin-woo, Park Jae-yong, and Jeon Byeong-gwan lined up in the attacking front. Lee Young-jae, Boateng, and Kang Sang-yoon positioned themselves in the midfield. The defensive line included Kim Tae-hyun, Yeon Je-woon, Park Jin-seop, and Kim Tae-hwan. The goalkeeper was Song Bum-keun.

Anyang matched with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Mounta led the front line. In the second line were Kang Ji-hoon, Chae Hyun-woo, and Choi Sung-beom, while Eduardo and Kim Jeong-hyun were in the third line. Thomas, Kim Young-chan, Lee Chang-yong, and Lee Tae-hee were responsible for the defensive line. The goalkeeper was Kim Da-sol.

Jeonbuk initiated the first attack. Jeon Jin-woo smoothly controlled a long pass coming from the back at the left side in the 12th minute of the first half and sent a low and fast cross into the box. However, the accuracy was slightly lacking, and the opposing defense cleared it first.

Anyang did not stay still either. They aimed for a set piece. In the 16th minute of the first half, Kim Jeong-hyun slammed a powerful right-foot shot that pierced the Jeonbuk net. However, the assistant referee raised the offside flag.

Jeonbuk actively moved for the opening goal. In the 20th minute of the first half, they earned a free kick near the left corner of the box. Lee Young-jae took the kick, but there was no teammate to connect with a header.

Anyang responded with a free kick. In the 23rd minute of the first half, Chae Hyun-woo earned a clever foul on Boateng. Anyang obtained a free kick from a somewhat distant position but failed to capitalize on the opportunity due to lack of accuracy in their kick.

Jeonbuk faced a setback. In the 31st minute of the first half, Lee Young-jae fell near the halfway line. Teammates sent a signal to the Jeonbuk bench that he might no longer be able to play. It seemed he had strained his ankle. He was carried off the field by the staff, and Kwon Chang-hoon came on as a substitute.

Jeonbuk and Anyang exchanged attacks. In the 35th minute of the first half, Park Jin-seop aimed for the Anyang net with a header, but the ball missed the goal by a mere fist's width. Shortly after, Anyang counterattacked. Chae Hyun-woo attempted a right-footed shot from deep on the right side, but it was blocked by a save.

The first half concluded with a score of 0-0.

Compagno tasted the joy of scoring in his comeback match. In the 7th minute of the second half, Jeonbuk earned a penalty kick due to a foul by Anyang goalkeeper Kim Da-sol during a corner kick opportunity. Compagno took the kick and gifted Jeonbuk the opening goal with a shot that completely deceived the goalkeeper.

Anyang rattled Jeonbuk. In the 25th minute of the second half, Jeonbuk's Kim Tae-hwan and Anyang's Lee Chang-yong fell while competing for the ball inside the Jeonbuk box. Anyang players claimed for a penalty kick, but the referee, after communicating with the video review room, decided it was not a penalty.

In the 31st minute of the second half, Anyang expected a goal from substitute Kim Bo-kyung's toe. He attempted to connect with a cross coming from the right side with an inside right-foot shot. However, he failed to make precise contact with the ball.

Another injury setback hit Jeonbuk. Kang Sang-yoon fell in the 41st minute of the second half and was carried off on a stretcher. Hong Jeong-ho was substituted in and continued to play until the end of the match.

A variable arose just before the end of the match. In stoppage time of the second half, Anyang goalkeeper Kim Da-sol was sent off after a video review determined that he had harshly tripped Jeon Jin-woo in the process of making a stop. Kim Jeong-hyun took the goal. Jeonbuk sent in a free kick from directly in front of the arc but failed to convert it into a goal.

The match concluded with Jeonbuk’s 1-0 victory.

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