Lee Seung-woo and Manager Kim Hyun-suk Clash During Match: What Sparked the Confrontation?

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During yesterday's (August 22) professional football match, Jeonbuk forward Lee Seung-woo and Ulsan manager Kim Hyun-suk sparked controversy after getting into a heated verbal argument during the game.

Reporter Hong Seok-jun has the details.

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With Jeonbuk leading 1-0 in the Hyundai Derby against Ulsan, Jeonbuk's Lee Seung-woo goes down during a challenge with an opposing player in the 30th minute of the second half.

Lee, who has a history of chronic shoulder dislocation, spent time checking his condition on the pitch and was eventually substituted, heading toward the bench while expressing dissatisfaction about something. At this moment, Ulsan manager Kim Hyun-suk strongly protested to Lee, leading to a physical and verbal clash.

The situation was only defused after players from both teams rushed in to restrain them, and both Lee Seung-woo and manager Kim Hyun-suk received yellow cards.

Contrary to initial reports that manager Kim protested because Lee was "wasting time," it was reported that Kim's emotions flared up after seeing Lee's reaction to jeers from Ulsan away fans, prompting Kim to talk back.

Amid the chaotic atmosphere, Jeonbuk won 1-0, snapping a three-game losing streak in official matches.

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League leaders FC Seoul secured a historic landslide victory away against Anyang.

Moon Seon-min exploded with two goals, leading a scoring spree with a staggering five goals in the first half alone. Seoul added two more in the second half to win 7-0—tying the record for the largest margin of victory in K리그1 (K League 1)—and became the first team to reach 50 points.

Jung Seung-won, who was named Player of the Month for July, also continued his stellar performance with one goal and two assists. However, while performing a goal celebration by tracing 'MVP' with his fingers, he received a yellow card from the referee, who judged it as a "provocation" against the opponent.

(Video Editing: Park Gi-deok)
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