Seongnam FC squandered a two-goal lead and were held to a 2-2 draw by Hwaseong FC in the Hana Bank K League 2 on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Tancheon Sports Complex. The result feels like two points dropped for Seongnam, while Hwaseong celebrate a resilient away comeback.

Match Overview

Seongnam FC started brightly and took control of the match early. In the 12th minute, Kim Min-hyuk opened the scoring with a composed finish after a flowing move down the right. Seongnam doubled their advantage in the 39th minute when Jung Won-jin headed home from a corner, sending the home crowd into optimistic mood at half-time.

Hwaseong FC responded after the break with a more aggressive approach. They pulled one back in the 67th minute through Lee Chang-hoon, who pounced on a defensive mistake and slotted the ball into the net. Seongnam tried to slow the game down, but Hwaseong continued to push forward. In the 89th minute, Bruno Silva equalised with a powerful strike from the edge of the box, completing the comeback.

Key Moments

• 12’ – Seongnam 1-0: Kim Min-hyuk scored with a neat finish inside the area.
• 39’ – Seongnam 2-0: Jung Won-jin headed in from a corner.
• 67’ – Seongnam 2-1: Lee Chang-hoon capitalised on a defensive error.
• 89’ – Seongnam 2-2: Bruno Silva equalised with a low strike from distance.

Tactical Story

Seongnam’s 4-2-3-1 worked well in the first half, with quick combinations and overlapping full-backs creating overloads. However, after taking a two-goal lead, they dropped deeper and invited pressure. Their midfield line became disconnected from the attack, allowing Hwaseong to win second balls and build momentum.

Hwaseong switched to a more direct 3-4-3 after half-time, pushing extra bodies into the box and targeting crosses toward their central striker. The tactical change stretched Seongnam’s defence, and the late equaliser came from a moment of individual quality rather than a clear-cut chance. Seongnam’s inability to manage the closing stages proved costly.

Standout Players

Kim Min-hyuk and Jung Won-jin were Seongnam’s best performers in the first half, combining well and taking their goals confidently. For Hwaseong, Bruno Silva changed the game after coming on, while Lee Chang-hoon’s energy and pressing caused constant problems. Hwaseong’s goalkeeper also made a crucial save late on to preserve the draw.

K League 2 Table Impact

The draw slows Seongnam FC’s push for automatic promotion and leaves them looking over their shoulder in a tightly packed K League 2 table. Hwaseong FC extend their unbeaten run and gain a valuable point on the road, boosting confidence for the coming fixtures. The head-to-head now reflects Hwaseong’s growing ability to compete against the division’s stronger sides.