Ulsan Hyundai secured a 3:1 victory over Anyang in the K-League 1 regular season on Sunday, August 2, at the 21st round fixture. The hosts climbed to five points clear of their visitors, who remain in sixth place. Lee Dong-Gyeong proved decisive in the closing stages, netting twice in rapid succession to turn the tide.
Anyang had taken the lead through Matheus Oliveira in the 56th minute, but the momentum shifted when Yago Cariello converted a penalty shortly after. By then, Ulsan were pressing forward with purpose, and Lee Dong-Gyeong's first goal in the 72nd minute brought the hosts level. He completed his brace five minutes later, and the visitors simply could not find a response. The match saw several substitutions in the final quarter, with both managers looking for freshness.
Ulsan dominated possession at 48 per cent to Anyang's 52, yet their attacking output told a different story. The hosts registered three shots on target from eight attempts, while the visitors managed just two from seven. Ulsan also created more danger with eight goal kicks compared to Anyang's seven, and they committed fewer fouls in the process.
Anyang's recent form had suggested resilience, with five unbeaten matches coming into this encounter. Their draw-heavy record of nine draws in 19 games meant they rarely fell away completely, but this result leaves them three points behind Ulsan in the table. The visitors will need to find more clinical finishing if they are to close the gap.
For Ulsan, the victory extends their winning streak to two matches after a mixed run of results. They sit fifth with 28 points, ahead of the teams around them, and the momentum could prove crucial as the season enters its final phase. The hosts now look to build on this performance when they next take to the pitch.