On February 22, 2025, Daegu FC continued their impressive start to the K League 1 season with a decisive 3-1 victory over Suwon FC at the Daegu iM Bank Park. This outcome marked Daegu's second win of the season, placing them at the top of the league standings, much to the delight of their supporters. Conversely, Suwon remains without any victories after two matches, having drawn their opener and now lost to Daegu.
The match kicked off with Daegu opening the scoring early. Just 18 minutes in, Sejingya's clever play led to the awarding of a penalty after he was fouled by the opposing goalkeeper. Ramas stepped up as the kicker, delivering with composure and placing the ball past Suwon's keeper to put Daegu 1-0 up.
Suwon FC quickly sought to regain their footing by substituting Choi San with their ace, Anderson, just six minutes after giving up the goal. This strategic change saw Suwon generate multiple chances, but they failed to penetrate Daegu's solid defense, ending the first half with the score still at 1-0.
After the break, Daegu made a tactical adjustment of their own, replacing Park Se-jin with Go Jae-hyeon only seven minutes after resuming play. This decision proved rewarding, as shortly thereafter, Sejingya's effort led to yet another goal for Daegu. Although the attempt was deflected off Lee Yong’s leg and entered Suwon's goal, the scoreboard would reflect it as an own goal, extending Daegu's lead to 2-0.
Feeling the momentum, Daegu struck again just minutes later. At the 58th minute, during a well-executed corner kick, Ramas sent the ball soaring to the waiting Kaio, who headed it powerfully to score Daegu's third goal, bringing the scoreline to 3-0. The stadium erupted as it became clear Daegu was fully controlling the game.
Yet, Suwon refused to go down without a fight. They managed to salvage some pride late in the match with Anderson scoring in injury time, making it 3-1. Although the goal was welcomed, it was far too late to sway the match's outcome.
Throughout the encounter, Daegu's strategy and execution shone, bolstered by strong performances from players like Ramas and Sejingya, who contributed significantly to the scoreline. Their coach, Park Chang-hyun, expressed satisfaction at maintaining their unbeaten streak to start the season.
“Daegu has continued their strong start with two consecutive wins, moving to the top of the league table,” reported Sports Today. Meanwhile, Suwon's efforts have yet to yield positive results, leaving them to ponder what adjustments are necessary to turn their fortunes around. Newsis noted, “Despite efforts, Suwon struggled to breach Daegu's defense, concluding the match without scoring until injury time.”
Looking forward, Daegu hopes to extend their winning streak against Pohang Steelers, scheduled for March 1. On the other hand, Suwon FC will seek their first victory of the season when they travel to face Daejeon on March 2. The disparity between the two clubs on this day couldn’t be more pronounced, with Daegu flying high at the season's start and Suwon searching for answers.