Gimcheon Sangmu Football Club and Pohang Steelers shared the points in a 1-1 draw in the Korean K League 1 on February 28, 2026. The match at Gimcheon Stadium was a tightly contested affair between two well-matched sides. Pohang Steelers, with their continental experience, took the lead in the first half with a well-taken goal. Gimcheon Sangmu, representing the armed forces, showed great spirit to fight back and earned their equalizer in the second period. Both teams had chances to win the game in the closing stages, but neither could find a decisive second goal. The 1-1 draw was a fair reflection of the balance of play and provided each team with a solid, if unspectacular, start to the new K League 1 season.