Seoul E-Land Osmar. K-League

Can Seoul E-Land, which celebrates its 10th anniversary, win the second “Seoul Derby” in history and shoot a congratulatory gun.

Seoul E-Land won 5-3 after a thrilling penalty shootout match after a 1-1 draw against Daejeon KORAIL in the regular time of the ‘2024 Hana Bank Korea Cup 2nd Round’ held at the auxiliary stadium of Daejeon World Cup Stadium on the afternoon of the 23rd.

This made the second “Seoul derby” in history. Seoul E-Land will play the third round of the Korea Cup against FC Seoul on the 17th of next month. In the first Seoul derby held in the third round of the FA Cup in 2021, Seoul E-Land won 1-0 over FC Seoul.

This year’s “Seoul Derby” is also the Osmar Derby. FC Seoul legend Osmar played 344 games in nine seasons in the K-League, recording 25 points and 12 assists. Osmar, who served as a foreign captain for the first time in the club’s history in the 2016 season, broke the record for the most appearances by a foreign player.

Osmar, who left FC Seoul, which he had grown attached to this season, and moved to Seoul E-Land, his “Seoul rival,” has been perfectly showing off his true value, being considered one of the best 11 players in the K League 2 from the season opening.

After the game, Seoul E-Land coach Kim Do-kyun said, “Players who played few games did their best to bring about the result. However, they also showed lack of performance. Only when these players grow up a little more can they play the league stably.”

Ahead of the “Seoul Derby,” coach Kim said, “It’s a game in the league, and it’s also a game at home. I’ll think a lot about it and prepare for it.”

Meanwhile, Seoul E-Land will hold a 10th anniversary event at home game against FC Anyang on the 30th. Original member Kim Young-kwang will attend the event and shine.

Kim Young Kwang. Seoul E-Land

Legendary goalkeeper Kim Young-kwang, who represents the K-League, played 183 games for E-Land in Seoul from 2015 to 2019. Kim, who left the friendly ground after last season, will wear goalkeeper gloves for the first time in a long time to celebrate this game. Kim also shares memories with fans who have shown unwavering support for the past 10 years by taking commemorative photos.

Kim Young-kwang said, “Congratulations on your 10th anniversary as a founding member of E-Land in Seoul. To pray for your victory, I will visit Real Park this week. I hope many people come to see you after a long time.”

Seoul E-Land has prepared a variety of events to entertain fans’ nostalgia to mark its 10th anniversary. It invited season ticket buyers to the stadium and engraved the names of all the Founders members on the wall of the gate structure for players’ entrance on the ground to give it symbolism.

Outside, there will be a “History Wall” photo zone that contains the club’s history for 10 years. Numerous photos will be displayed on LED screens from the first game of the club to the opening game of this season. If Seoul E-Land beats FC Seoul to end the “Seoul Derby” with a victory, it will be a celebration of the 10th anniversary of its foundation. 토토사이트