Pusan Ay Park secured a straightforward 2-0 win against Kimhye City in K-League 2's regular season round 26 on September 13th. The hosts ran out comfortable winners at their home ground, extending their mid-table presence while Kimhye City's struggles continue. To be fair, the result reflected a match where Pusan controlled proceedings without needing to create many clear opportunities.
Baek Ga-On opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, giving Pusan the advantage they would never relinquish. The goal came from sustained pressure rather than a golden chance, which said something about how both sides approached the game. And here's the thing — neither team managed to create a single big chance throughout the entire ninety minutes.
Gabriel Honorio doubled the lead with a penalty in the 67th minute, converting what proved to be a decisive moment. The Colombian striker would later be substituted off in the 87th minute, but not before securing his contribution to the victory. By then, the match was effectively over, with Kimhye City unable to mount any meaningful response.
Pusan dominated possession at 56 per cent and registered six shots on target compared to just two for their visitors. The hosts launched 126 attacks against Kimhye's 110, yet both sides failed to convert their dominance into clear-cut opportunities. Shots accuracy favoured Pusan at 67 per cent, while Kimhye managed only 40 per cent efficiency from their efforts.
Three substitutions came simultaneously at the interval for one side, suggesting a tactical reset at half-time. Pusan brought on Miguel Baggio, B. Mikeltadze and Pyo Geon-Hee, while Kimhye responded with three changes of their own in the 73rd minute. The game settled into a rhythm where neither manager felt compelled to make drastic changes.
Four yellow cards were shown during the contest, with Jang Ho-Ik, J. Woo, and J. Yeo all cautioned. The disciplinary record remained light throughout, indicating a match played with controlled intensity rather than frustration. Neither side received a red card, and the game proceeded without major interruptions.
The result leaves Pusan Ay Park in sixth place with 41 points from 25 matches, while Kimhye City remain rooted at 17th with just 13 points from 24 games. The eight-point gap between them represents a significant chasm in the table. Pusan's recent form showed signs of improvement with consecutive draws, while Kimhye's defeat extended their difficult run.
