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| Jun Amano of Ulsan Hyundai FC (R) celebrates with teammate Lee Chung-yong after scoring a goal against Suwon FC during the clubs' K League 1 match at Suwon Stadium. (Photo from K League) |
[Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] SEOUL: After more than two weeks off during the FIFA international match window, the top South Korean football league will be back in action on the weekend, with two title contenders set for their second showdown of the season. Ulsan Hyundai FC entered the break atop the K League 1 tables with 36 points, 10 ahead of Jeju United. Ulsan are undefeated in their past five matches.
One point behind Jeju in third place are Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, the team that crushed Ulsan's title dreams in each of the past three seasons. And Ulsan and Jeonbuk will meet for the second time this season at 6 p.m. Sunday at Munsu Football Stadium in Ulsan. Ulsan prevailed 1-0 in the first meeting on March 6, but that was only Ulsan's second victory over Jeonbuk in the previous 10 matches. Ulsan have been firing on all cylinders. They lead the K League 1 with 25 goals after 15 matches, and they have also conceded the fewest goals with 10. Jeonbuk, who have long prided themselves on being a dangerous offensive team, have only managed 15 goals in 15 contests this year.
Jeonbuk sent seven players to the national team, while Ulsan had five representatives. Many of those dozen players will likely find themselves in staring lineups for their respective teams come Sunday.
