It is strong without Asani! Gwangju, the first Korea Cup Final… Ji-Hoon Jung

K -League 1 Gwangju FC showed off its power in the atmosphere of Asani (Estegal) ‘s sudden confusion.

Gwangju, led by Lee Jung-hyo, defeated the K-League 2 Bucheon FC 2-0 in the first leg of the 2025 Hana Bank Korea Cup semi-finals held at the Gwangju World Cup Stadium on the 20th. As a result, Gwangju took the first chance of winning the finals for the first time since its founding.

Gwangju sent Ace, Asani, to Estegral, a day and a day before. Asani, who had signed a contract with Gwangju by the end of this year, agreed to transfer with Iran’s Esteglal using the boss manual that he could negotiate with other teams six months before expiration.

According to the regulations, the contract with Gwangju must be fulfilled and joined for Estagral in January next year. However, Asani and Esteglal discussed early transfer even when the contract was left, and Asani was controversial.

Nevertheless, I sutured the problem with Asani and prepared for the semi -finals of the Korea Cup. Instead of taking Asani early, Estagral paid a $ 1 million transfer fee for a lump sum.

Asani departure was definitely a variable in Gwangju, ahead of Bucheon. However, Gwangju overwhelmed the Bucheon by clearly showing the pride of the K -League 1. From the first half, he scored the first goal to catch the steamer, and he showed the power of calmly solidifying.

Gwangju led the game from the start. In the 6th minute, he opened the attack door with a shot of Heze. In order to prevent Gwangju’s textured attacks, Bucheon responded with a large number behind.

Gwangju was focused on whether Gwangju penetrated two lines, and Jung Ji -hoon shook the net with a running header. Asani’s right winger scored a score of Jung Ji -hoon.

Gwangju continued to threaten Bucheon. I put a wedge before the end of the first half. This time, it started at the toe of Shim Sang -min. This time, the cross was a bit short, so it was cut off to the opponent, and Bucheon Park Hyung -jin misunderstood the fall point and led to a handball foul. Gwangju, who won a lucky penalty, finished the score by 2-0.

In the second half, Bucheon also showed a willingness to attack. The more there were opportunities for Gwangju to run further. In the second half of the afternoon, a chance came to the castle.

Bucheon then played the last game with two foreign players of Basani and Montano. However, it could not block the calm ball turning in Gwangju, and Bucheon lost the first game without creating this opportunity except for the direct free kick of the last Vasani.

Gwangju, who has two goals in the home, will win the final for the first time in the semi -finals in the second round of the semi -finals held at the Bucheon Sports Complex on the 27th.