2022 in South Korean football

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Football in South Korea
Season 2022
Men's football
K League 1 Ulsan Hyundai
K League 2 Gwangju FC
K3 League Changwon City
K4 League Goyang KH
Korean FA Cup Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Women's football
WK League Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels
  2021 Flag of South Korea.svg 2023  

This article shows a summary of the 2022 football season in South Korea.

Contents

National teams

FIFA World Cup

The South Korean team, led by manager Paulo Bento and captained by the reigning Premier League Golden Boot winner Son Heung-min, qualified for the World Cup as the second-placed team of the AFC qualifying group A. [1] After a goalless draw against Uruguay and a narrow defeat against Ghana, South Korea defeated Portugal 2–1 in the final match of the group stage with a stoppage-time goal by Hwang Hee-chan. [2] Uruguay defeated Ghana 2–0, which meant that South Korea advanced to the knockout stage for the first time since 2010 on virtue of scoring more goals than Uruguay, with the same number of points. [2] In the round of 16, the team was eliminated after losing 4–1 to Brazil. [3]

24 November Group H Uruguay  Flag of Uruguay.svg0–0Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Al Rayyan, Qatar
16:00  UTC+3
Report Stadium: Education City Stadium
Attendance: 41,663
Referee: Clément Turpin (France)
28 November Group H South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg2–3Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana Al Rayyan, Qatar
16:00  UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Education City Stadium
Attendance: 43,983
Referee: Anthony Taylor (England)
2 December Group H South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg2–1Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal Al Rayyan, Qatar
18:00  UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Education City Stadium
Attendance: 44,097
Referee: Facundo Tello (Argentina)
Group H table
PosTeamPldWDLGFGA GD PtsQualification
1Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 320164+26Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 31114404
3Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 31112204
4Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana 310257–23
5 December Round of 16 Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg4–1Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Doha, Qatar
22:00  UTC+3 Report Stadium: Stadium 974
Attendance: 43,847
Referee: Clément Turpin (France)

FIFA World Cup qualification

27 January AFC third round, Group A Lebanon  Flag of Lebanon.svg0–1Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea Sidon, Lebanon
14:00  UTC+2 Report Stadium: Saida Municipal Stadium
Attendance: 5,400
Referee: Ahmed Al-Kaf (Oman)
1 February AFC third round, Group A Syria  Flag of Syria.svg0–2Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea Dubai, United Arab Emirates
18:00  UTC+4 Report Stadium: Rashid Stadium
Attendance: 310
Referee: Hiroyuki Kimura (Japan)
24 March AFC third round, Group A South Korea Flag of South Korea.svg2–0Flag of Iran.svg  Iran Seoul ,South Korea
20:00  UTC+9 Report Stadium: Seoul World Cup Stadium
Attendance: 64,375
Referee: Chris Beath (Australia)
29 March AFC third round, Group A United Arab Emirates  Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg1–0Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea Dubai, United Arab Emirates
17:45  UTC+4 Report Stadium: Al Maktoum Stadium
Referee: Ahmed Al-Kaf (Oman)
AFC third round, Group A table
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Iran.svg  Iran 10811154+1125Qualification for World Cup
2Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 10721133+1023
3Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 1033477012Qualification for AFC fourth round
4Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq 1016361269
5Flag of Syria.svg  Syria 1013691676
6Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon 1013651386
Source: FIFA, AFC
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

EAFF Championship

20 July China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg0–3Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea Toyota, Japan
19:00  UTC+9 Report Stadium: Toyota Stadium
Attendance: 200
Referee: Akhrol Riskullaev (Uzbekistan)
24 July South Korea Flag of South Korea.svg3–0Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Toyota, Japan
16:00  UTC+9 Report Stadium: Toyota Stadium
Attendance: 4,335
Referee: Nazmi Nasaruddin (Malaysia)
27 July Japan  Flag of Japan.svg3–0Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea Toyota, Japan
19:20  UTC+9
Report Stadium: Toyota Stadium
Attendance: 14,117
Referee: Akhrol Riskullaev (Uzbekistan)
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Japan.svg  Japan (H, C)321090+97
2Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 320163+36
3Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 31111324
4Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 3003010100
Source: EAFF
(C) Champions; (H) Hosts

AFC U-23 Asian Cup

2 June Group C South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg4–1Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Tashkent, Uzbekistan
18:00  UTC+5 Report
Stadium: Lokomotiv Stadium
Attendance: 290
Referee: Saoud Al-Athbah (Qatar)
5 June Group C Vietnam  Flag of Vietnam.svg1–1Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Tashkent, Uzbekistan
18:00  UTC+5 Vũ Tiến Long Soccerball shade.svg83' Report Cho Young-wook Soccerball shade.svg64'Stadium: Lokomotiv Stadium
Attendance: 255
Referee: Ahmad Alali (Kuwait)
8 June Group C South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg1–0Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand Tashkent, Uzbekistan
18:00  UTC+5 Report Stadium: Pakhtakor Stadium
Attendance: 350
Referee: Salman Ahmad Falahi (Qatar)
Group C table
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 321062+47Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam 312053+25
3Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 311153+24
4Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 30031980
Source: AFC
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
12 June Quarter-finals South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg0–3Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Tashkent, Uzbekistan
18:00  UTC+5 Live Report
Stats Report
Stadium: Pakhtakor Stadium
Attendance: 529
Referee: Hanna Hattab (Syria)

Friendlies

Senior team

15 January Iceland  Flag of Iceland.svg1–5Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea Antalya, Turkey
14:00  UTC+3 Report Stadium: Mardan Sports Complex
Attendance: 0
Referee: Ali Palabıyık (Turkey)
21 January South Korea Flag of South Korea.svg4–0Flag of Moldova.svg  Moldova Antalya, Turkey
14:00  UTC+3 Report Stadium: Mardan Sports Complex
Referee: Abdulkadir Bitigen (Turkey)
2 June South Korea Flag of South Korea.svg1–5Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Seoul, South Korea
20:00  UTC+9
Report
Stadium: Seoul World Cup Stadium
Attendance: 64,872
Referee: Ryuji Sato (Japan)
6 June South Korea Flag of South Korea.svg2–0Flag of Chile.svg  Chile Daejeon, South Korea
20:00  UTC+9 Report Stadium: Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Attendance: 40,135
Referee: Ryuji Sato (Japan)
10 June South Korea Flag of South Korea.svg2–2Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay Suwon, South Korea
20:00  UTC+9 Report
Stadium: Suwon World Cup Stadium
Attendance: 40,228
Referee: Jérémie Pignard (France)
14 June South Korea Flag of South Korea.svg4–1Flag of Egypt.svg  Egypt Seoul, South Korea
20:00  UTC+9 Report
Stadium: Seoul World Cup Stadium
Attendance: 59,712
Referee: Jérémie Pignard (France)
23 September South Korea Flag of South Korea.svg2–2Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica Goyang, South Korea
20:00  UTC+9 Report
Stadium: Goyang Stadium
Attendance: 37,581
Referee: Alex King (Australia)
27 September South Korea Flag of South Korea.svg1–0Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon Seoul, South Korea
20:00  UTC+9 Report Stadium: Seoul World Cup Stadium
Attendance: 59,389
Referee: Alex King (Australia)
11 November South Korea Flag of South Korea.svg1–0Flag of Iceland.svg  Iceland Hwaseong, South Korea
20:00  UTC+9 Report Stadium: Hwaseong Stadium
Attendance: 15,274
Referee: Jumpei Iida (Japan)

Under-23 team

26 September South Korea  Flag of South Korea.svg1–1Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan Hwaseong, South Korea
20:00  UTC+9 Report Stadium: Hwaseong Stadium
Attendance: 5,124
Referee: Chae Sang-hyeop (South Korea)
17 November United Arab Emirates  Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg2–1Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Dubai, United Arab Emirates
19:30  UTC+4 Report Stadium: Emirates Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Abdullah Suhail (United Arab Emirates)
20 November United Arab Emirates  Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg0–2Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Dubai, United Arab Emirates
19:30  UTC+4 Report Stadium: Emirates Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Saif Al-Messabi (United Arab Emirates)

Leagues

K League 1

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation [lower-alpha 1]
1 Ulsan Hyundai (C)38221065733+2476Qualification for Champions League group stage
2 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 38211075636+2073
3 Pohang Steelers 381612105241+1160
4 Incheon United 381315104642+454Qualification for Champions League play-off round
5 Jeju United 381410145250+252
6 Gangwon FC 38147175052249
7 Suwon FC 38139165663748
8 Daegu FC 381016125259746
9 FC Seoul 381113144347446
10 Suwon Samsung Bluewings (O)381111164449544Qualification for relegation play-offs
11 Gimcheon Sangmu (R)38814164548338
12 Seongnam FC (R)38792237703330Relegation to K League 2
Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goals scored; 3) Goal difference; 4) Wins; 5) Head-to-head points
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Teams played each other three times (33 matches), before the league was split into two groups, the top six and the bottom six.

K League 2

Regular season

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsPromotion or qualification
1 Gwangju FC (C, P)40251146832+3686Promotion to K League 1
2 Daejeon Hana Citizen (O, P)40211187045+2574Qualification for promotion play-offs final round
3 FC Anyang 40191295241+1169Qualification for promotion play-offs second round
4 Bucheon FC 1995 401710135244+861Qualification for promotion play-offs first round
5 Gyeongnam FC 40168166061156
6 Chungnam Asan 401313143944552
7 Seoul E-Land 401115144647148
8 Gimpo FC 4010111939652641
9 Ansan Greeners 408131949671837
10 Busan IPark 40992234521836
11 Jeonnam Dragons 406171747581135
Source: K League Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goals scored; 3) Goal difference; 4) Wins; 5) Head-to-head points
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted

Promotion play-offs

First round Second round Final 1
           
3 FC Anyang 0
5 Gyeongnam FC 0
4 Bucheon FC 1995 2
5 Gyeongnam FC 3
FC Anyang 0 1 1
Suwon Samsung Bluewings (a.e.t.)0 2 2
Final 2
Daejeon Hana Citizen 2 4 6
Gimcheon Sangmu 1 0 1

K3 League

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Changwon City (C)3017673921+1857
2 Paju Citizen 30151144329+1456
3 Gyeongju KHNP 3015874426+1853
4 Busan Transportation Corporation 30111364733+1446
5 Siheung Citizen 30137104034+646
6 Hwaseong FC 30121083329+446
7 Gimhae FC 3012993326+745
8 Yangju Citizen 30125133029+141
9 Daejeon Korail 30125132836841
10 Cheonan City (P)3091383027+340Promotion to K League 2
11 Pocheon Citizen 30109114036+439
12 Gangneung Citizen 3099123943436
13 FC Mokpo 30941724452131
14 Cheongju FC (P)30791421412030Promotion to K League 2
15 Ulsan Citizen 306101429401128
16 Dangjin Citizen (R)30381926512517Qualification for relegation play-off
Source: Flashscore Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Wins
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

K4 League

Regular season

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Goyang KH [lower-alpha 1] (C)3222287140+3168
2 Yangpyeong FC (P)3219764930+1964Promotion to K3 League
3 Chuncheon Citizen (O, P)3218775531+2461Qualification for promotion play-offs
4 Pyeongchang United 32174114740+755
5 Daejeon FC B 32163136056+451
6 Gangwon FC B 32155124932+1750
7 Seoul Nowon United 32154135645+1149
8 Geoje Citizen 32137124445146
9 Jeonju Citizen 32137125355246
10 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors B 32136135652+445
11 Jinju Citizen 32127134247543
12 Daegu FC B 32910134244237
13 Seoul Jungnang 32114173846837
14 Pyeongtaek Citizen 32971642541234
15 Chungju Citizen 32922133653229
16 Yeoju FC 32832136572127
17 FC Namdong 32752029694026Withdrawal [lower-alpha 2]
Source: Soccerway JoinKFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Head-to-head points; 4) Goals scored; 5) Wins
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
Notes:
  1. Dissolved after the end of the season.
  2. Dissolved with 7 matches left.

Promotion play-offs

First round Final
K3 Dangjin Citizen 0
3 Chuncheon Citizen 0 K4 Chuncheon Citizen 2
4 Pyeongchang United 0

WK League

Regular season

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 2116414413+3152Qualification for play-offs final
2 Gyeongju KHNP 2115424621+2549Qualification for play-offs semi-final
3 Suwon FC 2110743927+1237
4 Hwacheon KSPO 219753625+1134
5 Seoul WFC 21641132431122
6 Boeun Sangmu 21441316351916
7 Changnyeong WFC 21511520422216
8 Sejong Sportstoto 2123161845279
Source: Soccerway

Championship play-offs

Semi-final Final
1 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels 0 2 2
2 Gyeongju KHNP 4 Gyeongju KHNP 0 0 0
3 Suwon FC 3

Final table

PosTeam0Qualification
1 Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels (C)  Qualification for AFC Club Championship
2 Gyeongju KHNP   
3 Suwon FC   
Source: RSSSF
(C) Champion

Domestic cups

Korean FA Cup

 
Round of 16
(Fourth round)
Quarter-finals
(Fifth round)
Semi-finals
(Sixth round)
Final
(Seventh round)
 
                      
 
 
 
 
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 1
 
 
 
Ulsan Citizen 0
 
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 3
 
 
 
Suwon Samsung Bluewings 0
 
Suwon Samsung Bluewings 2
 
 
 
Gangwon FC 0
 
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (a.e.t.)020
 
 
 
Ulsan Hyundai 1
 
Ulsan Hyundai 2
 
 
 
Gyeongnam FC 0
 
Ulsan Hyundai (p)1 (6)
 
 
 
Bucheon FC 1995 1 (5)
 
Bucheon FC 1995 2
 
 
 
Gwangju FC 1
 
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 020030050
 
 
 
FC Seoul 213
 
FC Seoul 3
 
 
 
Jeju United 1
 
FC Seoul 3
 
 
 
Busan Transportation Corporation 0
 
Busan Transportation Corporation (p)2 (5)
 
 
 
Jeonnam Dragons 2 (4)
 
FC Seoul (a.e.t.)1
 
 
 
Daegu FC 0
 
Daegu FC (p)3 (5)
 
 
 
Daejeon Korail 3 (4)
 
Daegu FC 3
 
 
 
Pohang Steelers 2
 
Pohang Steelers 2
 
 
Seongnam FC 1
 

International cups

AFC Champions League

TeamResultRoundAggregateScoreOpponent
Daegu FC Round of 16 Qualifying play-offs1–1 (3–2 p)1–1 ( a.e.t. ) Flag of Thailand.svg Buriram United
Group FWinners7–0 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shandong Taishan
4–0
0–3 Flag of Singapore.svg Lion City Sailors
2–1
1–0 Flag of Japan.svg Urawa Red Diamonds
0–0
Round of 161–21–2 ( a.e.t. ) Flag of South Korea.svg Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Semi-finalsGroup HRunners-up0–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney FC
3–2
1–0 Flag of Japan.svg Yokohama F. Marinos
1–1
1–0 Flag of Vietnam.svg Hoang Anh Gia Lai
1–1
Round of 162–12–1 ( a.e.t. ) Flag of South Korea.svg Daegu FC
Quarter-finals3–13–1 ( a.e.t. ) Flag of Japan.svg Vissel Kobe
Semi-finals2–2 (1–3 p)2–2 ( a.e.t. ) Flag of Japan.svg Urawa Red Diamonds
Jeonnam Dragons Group stageGroup GThird place1–0 Flag of the Philippines.svg United City
2–0
0–2 Flag of Thailand.svg BG Pathum United
0–0
1–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne City
1–1
Ulsan Hyundai Group stage Qualifying play-offs3–03–0 Flag of Thailand.svg Port
Group IThird place1–1 Flag of Japan.svg Kawasaki Frontale
3–2
1–2 Flag of Malaysia.svg Johor Darul Ta'zim
1–2
3–0 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Guangzhou
5–0

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