FC Seoul were held to a 1-1 draw by Gangwon FC at Seoul World Cup Stadium on 24 October 2026, as a night of pressure and possession ended without a winning goal. FC Seoul took the lead through Lucas Silva, but Gangwon FC hit back in the second half through Kim Dae-won to claim a valuable K League 1 point on the road.

Match overview

FC Seoul dictated the rhythm for long periods, with their midfield rotating well and their wide players pinning Gangwon’s wing-backs deep. The home side created the better chances in the first half and were rewarded in the 31st minute when Lucas Silva finished a patient attacking move with a low strike from just inside the penalty area.

Gangwon FC stayed compact and dangerous on the counter. Their equaliser came in the 72nd minute, when Kim Dae-won drifted into space between Seoul’s midfield and defence and converted with a composed finish. FC Seoul pushed hard for a winner in the final 15 minutes, but Gangwon’s back line held firm and the visitors left the capital with a hard-earned draw.

Key moments

• 18' — Seoul threaten first: A header from a corner forced Gangwon’s goalkeeper into a sharp save at the near post.
• 31' — FC Seoul take the lead: Lucas Silva found space on the edge of the box and placed a low shot beyond the goalkeeper.
• 54' — Gangwon respond: A quick break ended with a shot from distance that clipped the top of the crossbar.
• 72' — Gangwon equalise: Kim Dae-won timed his run perfectly and finished calmly to make it 1-1.
• 88' — Seoul denied late: A goalbound effort was blocked in the six-yard box after a scramble from a free-kick.

Tactical story

FC Seoul’s 4-1-4-1 shape gave them control in midfield, with their full-backs pushing high to create overloads on the flanks. The home side’s problem was converting territorial dominance into clear chances; too many crosses were contested by Gangwon’s well-drilled back three. Gangwon FC, operating in a 5-3-2 defensive block, were content to absorb pressure and spring forward through the wide channels.

The tactical battle shifted after Gangwon’s equaliser. FC Seoul brought on extra attackers and moved the ball more directly, while Gangwon dropped deeper and relied on counter-attacks. In the end, Seoul’s urgency met Gangwon’s organisation, and a draw felt like a fair reflection of the contest.

Standout players

Lucas Silva was FC Seoul’s main creative outlet, combining sharp movement with a well-taken goal. Kim Dae-won was Gangwon’s standout performer, not only for his equaliser but also for his running in behind and his work without the ball. FC Seoul’s goalkeeper made two important saves, while Gangwon’s central defenders produced a disciplined display under sustained late pressure.

Standings impact

The draw leaves both clubs with work to do in the K League 1 standings. FC Seoul will feel they dropped two points at home, particularly after controlling the first half. Gangwon FC, by contrast, will view the result as a strong away performance against a direct rival in the race for the upper half. With the Championship Round approaching, both sides know that converting draws into wins will be essential.