FC Seoul claimed a hard-fought 1-0 away win against Daegu FC in a K League 1 clash on May 18, 2025. The capital club demonstrated tactical maturity to grind out a result at DGB Daegu Bank Park, moving them up the standings with a vital three points on the road. The only goal of the game came from a well-worked set-piece in the first half, where a Seoul attacker rose highest to head home from a corner. Daegu dominated possession for large spells and created several promising opportunities, but their finishing let them down against a resolute Seoul defense. The home side's frustration grew as they hit the woodwork late in the game, sealing their fate. This defeat would have been a blow to Daegu's home form, while the win solidified Seoul's reputation as a tough team to break down. The Daegu manager lamented his team's lack of cutting edge, while the Seoul boss highlighted the importance of winning ugly in a long season.