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FC Seoul professional football fans are having an exciting summer these days. Driving a 15-point lead at the top with a perfect balance of offense and defense—scoring the most and conceding the fewest goals—Seoul is stepping closer to its first championship in 10 years.

Reporter Ha Seong-nyong has the story.

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Seoul extended its winning streak to three games yesterday (August 25) with Klimala's winning goal in the 4th minute of the second half against Bucheon.

Climbing to a tie for second in scoring with his 10th goal of the season, Klimala paid tribute to his recently passed grandfather with a celebration pointing to the sky.

[Patryk Klimala / FC Seoul Forward: My grandfather passed away two days ago, so I've been going through a really sad and tough time, and it was really hard to play today's game.]

The driving force behind league leaders Seoul solidifying their solo lead with a 15-point gap is their perfect offensive and defensive harmony.

Klimala is thriving up front—addressing what used to be the team's weakness—while Jung Seung-won, who is delivering an MVP-level performance with 7 goals and 4 assists and showcasing his "MVP celebration," is one of 13 players who have contributed to goals, propelling the team to first in total scoring.

[Jung Seung-won / FC Seoul Midfielder: I want to lead the team to a championship and win the MVP, so I'm trying to keep the (MVP) celebration going.]

In addition, the team is recording the fewest goals conceded in the league, powered by the impenetrable defense of the foreign center-back duo Yazan and Ross, along with newly transferred goalkeeper Gu Sung-yun.

Manager Kim Gi-dong, who faced pressure to resign after failing to meet expectations over the past two years, is writing a dramatic turnaround story in his third year, getting FC Seoul fans thrilled.

[Kim Gi-dong / FC Seoul Manager: The summit seems to be in sight now, but it still looks like a mirage. Around the end of the third round robin (Round 33), the outline of the championship will likely become somewhat clearer.]

Delivering results fitting for the club with the highest attendance in a long time, Seoul is racing toward its first title in 10 years since 2016.

(Video Editing: Park Jung-sam, Design: Cho Su-in)