Before this round, Gwangju FC was ranked 12th, last in the 2017 K.League Classic Social Championship with 12 points, after 15/16 matches while Gangwon FC was ranked 5th with 25 points after 16 matches.
Although rated higher, Gangwon FC could not dominate in terms of the game against Gwangju FC. The situation in the first half was quite balanced. The opening goal came for Gwangju FC in the 29th minute, midfielder Kim Jeong-hyun scored for the away team from a penalty kick. Xuan Truong's teammates tried their best but could not equalize in the first half.
However, Gangwon FC played much better in the second half. They equalized the score in the 58th minute thanks to a successful penalty kick from Brazilian striker Diego Mauricio. Just 3 minutes later, midfielder Moon Chang-jin brought the second goal for Gangwon FC.
However, they have not been able to defend their achievements. Gwangju FC sealed the score at 2-2 with Song Seung-Min's goal. In the second half, coach Choi Yun-kyum made 3 substitutions but he still did not put his trust in Xuan Truong.
The midfielder of the Vietnam National Team will continue to have to wait a few more days to have his debut match in the K.League Classic 2017. Up to now, Xuan Truong has had 4 matches registered by Gangwon FC on the bench in K.League Classic 2017 but has not played a single minute.
He has only had 1 official match for Gangwon FC's first team in the Korean National Cup. In addition, he has 1 goal and 1 assist after 2 matches in the R.League - tournament for reserve teams of Korean professional clubs.
With 1 point from a 2-2 draw with Gwangju FC, Gangwon FC is still 5th in the 2017 K.League Classic rankings with 25 points after 17 rounds. On July 1, Xuan Truong's team will visit Daegu FC in round 18. This team currently has 15 points and is ranked 10th in the K.League Classic 2017.
