[Preview] Gimpo FC vs Gyeongnam FC K-League 2 Round 39
Gimpo, more known for it’s Airport in Seoul, host Gyeongnam FC at home for their final fixture of the Season, Round 39.
Currently GyeongnamFC sit at 4th place just 1 point above the promotion playoff zone and have the same points as Bucheon FC 1995 in 5th place.
On the other hand Gimpo sit at 3rd quite comfortably with 60 points, 6 points ahead of Gyeongnam. So regardless of this match they will go on to the playoffs at the top 3rd.
Gimpo should be looking to rotate their starters and give the whole team some rest. But Gyeongnam with points desperate, will be looking to exploit the chance to cement their place in the playoffs.
Form
Gyeongnam haven’t lost a match since October 1st with 2 wins 2 draws and a single loss in 5 matches
While Gimpo have only managed to get 1 point in their two games but have a great record of 4 wins and 3 ties and only 1 loss in their last 8 matches
Previous Meetings
Despite Gimpo sitting above Gyeongnam in the table this season, Gyeongnam actually have the upper hand when it comes to previous meetings.
In the last 6 matches Gimpo was able to win only 1 and draw 2 while Gyeongnam FC took rest of the points
Team News
Gyeongnam still missing their 2 digit scorer Won Ki-Jong due to an ankle injury in october have been on quite decent form with their defenders appearing frequently on the score sheet. He is not expected to return this weekend and to be out until mid-play offs. Players like the likes of Mo Jae-Hyeon, Cho Hyang-ki are expected much more game time until then.
Lee Gang-Hee who’s been keeping the backline quite sturdy as a center back for Gyeongnam was called up for the South Korean U22 Paris Olympic squad and played in the match against France on 11/20. Being a crucial part of the Gyeongnam squad this season, it is going to be interesting to see who'll replace him. Who ever that be he is likely to partner Lee Chan-Ouk.
Players to watch for
Pablo Gonzalez will be the player to watch out for in Gimpo
with 7 G/A in 19 matches this season, the Uruguyan has helped his team secure their first ever playoffs. The player joined the team from Liverpool FC(Currently sitting on top of the Uruguyan League) is looking for promotion to K-league 1 with Gimpo
Not really a towering figure in the field, standing at 166cms he is known better for his nifty foot work and creativity that he provides on the field.
Gyeongnam’s Two fullbacks have been just fire. Park Min-Seo(#21) and Lee Jun-Jae have been running back and forth on their own sides of the flanks scoring crucial goals to keep Gyeongnam’s promotions dreams alive.
Park Min-Seo picked up an ankle injury last match and was subbed off. He seemed to be limping with an ice pack taped to his ankle but is predicted to come back this weekend after some rest during the international fixture.
Last match suprised everyone with Seol Ki-Hyeon, Gyeongnam’s Manager, starting Lee Jun-Jae up top partnering Park Min-Seo(#77) but returned to his original position after Gyeongnam subbing on striker Cho Hyang-Ki on for Woo Ju-Seong. With Woo-Ju Seong having returned last match from injury, It'll be a challange for the manager on how to give the two ,both quality, right backs the playing time they need and get the results the team desperatly need
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