Pohang Steelers — Jinju Citizen: 3:1, FA Cup

Pohang Steelers secured a 3:1 victory over Gyeongju Citizen in the FA Cup Round of 16 on 19 August 2026. The hosts controlled the midfield for long periods. And here's the thing, the visitors found a way to stay in the game until the final quarter.

An early breakthrough came in the 12th minute. Hwang Seo-Woong extended the lead in the 65th minute. Jorge Teixeira then became a menace all night, scoring in the 70th and 78th minutes.

The match saw two yellow cards, one for each side in the 9th and 50th minutes. By then, the visitors had pinned the hosts back. The referee kept control despite the physical nature of the contest.

Pohang dominated the numbers with 0.63 possession and 110 attacks. They registered four shots on target compared to Gyeongju’s single effort. To be fair, the statistics show who wanted the result more. The hosts rarely got out of second gear.

The win moves Pohang forward in the competition. Gyeongju’s recent results included a run of unbeaten matches. The visitors will need to regroup quickly after conceding three goals.