Daegu FC, bottom of the K League 1 table, won in dramatic fashion against Suwon FC to keep their faint hopes of avoiding relegation alive, while Gwangju FC locked in a top-flight berth for next season.
Daegu FC forward Cesinha has been named the Korean football league's top player for September. The K League said Tuesday that Cesinha beat out three other candidates in the voting for the Player of the Month award for September.
FC Barcelona landed in Korea on Tuesday for a week of preseason action that will see the 28-time La Liga champions face FC Seoul on Thursday and Daegu FC next Monday.
Daegu FC, stuck in last place in the top Korean football league, filled their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday, more than a month after their former boss stepped down, appointing Kim Byung-soo to the job.
Daegu FC announced Sunday that head coach Park Chang-hyun is stepping down nine matches into the new K League 1 season.
Daegu FC announced Tuesday they will bring back their Brazilian attacking duo of Cesinha and Edgar for the 2025 K League 1 season.
Daegu FC beat Chungnam Asan FC 3-1 on Sunday to seal their place in the top flight next year after winning the season 6-5 on aggregate.
Chungnam Asan FC held off Daegu FC 4-3 to open their K League promotion-relegation playoff Thursday, taking a huge step toward earning their first-ever promotion to the top competition.
Daejeon Hana Citizen escaped the bottom of the K League 1 table with a 1-0 win over Daegu FC on Sunday, while Ulsan HD claimed the frontrunner spot after a 1-0 victory over Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors the day before.
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