Before round 16 of K.League Classic 2017, Gangwon FC was 4th on the rankings with 24 points while Suwon Samsung FC was 6th with 1 point less.
The home team scored an early opening goal in the 3rd minute thanks to Brazilian striker Jonathan. After conceding the goal, Gangwon FC still let their opponent win the game but equalized in the 27th minute. After a corner kick from his teammate, striker Lee Keun-ho rushed forward and finished very quickly in the penalty area of Suwon Samsung FC.
However, the advantage after the first half still belonged to the home team. Suwon Samsung FC took a 2-1 lead with a goal by Kwak Kwang-Seon in the 30th minute. Striker Yoo Joo-Ahn added another goal for the home team in the 45th minute.
In the second half, Gangwon FC organized more attacks to shorten the score. It was not until the 78th minute that their efforts were rewarded. After a corner kick from his teammate, striker Lee Keun-ho had a technical shot from the left wing that hit the far corner of the opponent's goalkeeper.
Finally, Gangwon FC managed to get points in this confrontation. A Suwon Samsung FC player accidentally headed the ball into his own net after a cross from the right wing by a away team player in the 90th minute.
In this match, Head Coach Choi Yun-kyum made 2 substitutions for Gangwon FC but the opportunity to enter the field with the midfielder of the Vietnam National Team has not yet come. Thus, Xuan Truong must wait at least 3 more days to make his first appearance in K.League Classic 2017.
On June 28, within the framework of round 17 of K.League Classic 2017, Gangwon FC will host Gwangju Club at home. Gwangju Club is currently ranked 12th, the "team" position of the K.League Classic 2017 rankings with 12 points. Meanwhile, after a 3-3 draw with Suwon Samsung FC, Gangwon FC is in 5th place with 25 points.
