Donghaean Derby
Donghaean Derby ( ko, 동해안 더비, lit. 'east sea coast derby' (with 'East Sea' being the South Korean name for Sea of Japan), is a oldest and fierce football rivalry between Pohang Steelers and Ulsan Hyundai, two professional association football, football clubs based in Gyeongsang Province in South Korea.Pohang and Ulsan are geographically close east coast ports of Korea. History After both teams settled down in their current cities in the mid-1990s, the rivalry between the two slowly formed. The rivalry truly started after the 1998 K League Championship, in which the two clubs met in the semifinal. In the first leg, Pohang beat Ulsan 3-2 in a thrilling match in which three goals were scored in the added minutes of the second half. In the second leg, held in the Ulsan Stadium, they were drawing 1-1, which meant Pohang were about to progress to the final, until Ulsan's goalkeeper Kim Byung-Ji scored a last-minute header after a free-kick. The goal made the aggregate scor ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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North Gyeongsang Province
North Gyeongsang Province ( ko, 경상북도, translit=Gyeongsangbuk-do, ) is a province in eastern South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, and remained a province of Korea until the country's division in 1945, then became part of South Korea. Daegu was the capital of North Gyeongsang Province between 1896 and 1981, but has not been a part of the province since 1981. In 2016, the provincial capital moved from Daegu to Andong. The area of the province is , 19.1 percent of the total area of South Korea. Geography and climate The province is part of the Yeongnam region, on the south by Gyeongsangnam-do, on the west by Jeollabuk-do and Chungcheongbuk-do Provinces, and on the north by Gangwon-do Province. During the summer, North Gyeongsang Province is perhaps the hottest province in South Korea. This is helped by the fact that the province is largely surrounded by mountains: the Taebaek Mountains in the east and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ulsan
Ulsan (), officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City is South Korea's seventh-largest metropolitan city and the eighth-largest city overall, with a population of over 1.1 million inhabitants. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north. Ulsan is the industrial powerhouse of South Korea, forming the heart of the Ulsan Industrial District. It has the world's largest automobile assembly plant, operated by the Hyundai Motor Company; the world's largest shipyard, operated by Hyundai Heavy Industries; and the world's third largest oil refinery, owned by SK Energy. In 2020, Ulsan had a GDP per capita of $65,352, the highest of any region in South Korea. Administrative divisions Ulsan is divided into four '' gu'' (districts) and one '' gun'' (county): * Buk District () * Dong District () *Jung District () * Nam District () * Ulju County () History Stone tools found at the Mugeo-dong Ok-hyeon archaeological site indicates ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cho Keung-yeon
Cho Keung-Yeon (, born on March 18, 1961) is a former South Korea football player. he was top scorer of K-League in 1989. Honors and awards Player POSCO Atoms * K-League Winners (1) : 1988 Individual * K-League Regular Season Top Scorer Award (1): 1989 * K-League Best XI (1) : 1989 File:1989 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The Cypress structure collapses as a result of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, killing motorists below; The proposal document for the World Wide Web is submitted; The Exxon Valdez oil tanker ru ... External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cho, Keung-Yeon 1961 births Living people Men's association football forwards South Korean men's footballers South Korea men's international footballers K League 1 players Pohang Steelers players Ulsan Hyundai FC players Expatriate football managers in China Yanbian Funde F.C. managers South Korean football managers Pungyang Jo clan ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chung Jong-son
Chung Jong-Son (, born 20 March 1966) is a South Korean former international footballer who played professionally as a midfielder for POSCO Atoms, Hyundai Horang-i, Jeonbuk Hyundai Dinos and Anyang LG Cheetahs. He represented South Korea at the 1994 FIFA World Cup The 1994 FIFA World Cup was the 15th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football, soccer teams. It was hosted by the United States and took place from June 17 to July 17, 1994, at nine venues across the countr .... External links * * * 1966 births Living people South Korean men's footballers South Korea men's international footballers Pohang Steelers players Ulsan HD FC players Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors players K League 1 players FC Seoul players 1994 FIFA World Cup players Men's association football midfielders {{SouthKorea-footy-midfielder-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Choi Kang-hee (footballer)
Choi Kang-hee (; born 12 April 1959) is a South Korean football manager and former player. Club career Choi played for Hanil Bank and Army FC in the Korean Semi-professional League. After he accomplished his military service in ROK Army, South Korea's professional league (K League) was founded at a similar time, and he started his professional career by joining a K League club POSCO Dolphins. However, he transferred to Hyundai Horang-i after hearing the news of its foundation. He became a founding member of Hyundai Horang-i, and spent the rest of his playing career in there. He retired at the end of the 1992 season after a row with the club's manager Cha Bum-kun over Cha's training methods. International career Choi was called up to the South Korean national team for the 1988 Summer Olympics. He played all three games, but South Korea were knocked out of the group stage in the Olympics. He was also included in South Korea's squad that came runners-up to Saudi Arabia in ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ulsan Sports Complex1
Ulsan (), officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City is South Korea's seventh-largest metropolitan city and the eighth-largest city overall, with a population of over 1.1 million inhabitants. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north. Ulsan is the industrial powerhouse of South Korea, forming the heart of the Ulsan Industrial District. It has the world's largest automobile assembly plant, operated by the Hyundai Motor Company; the world's largest shipyard, operated by Hyundai Heavy Industries; and the world's third largest oil refinery, owned by SK Energy. In 2020, Ulsan had a GDP per capita of $65,352, the highest of any region in South Korea. Administrative divisions Ulsan is divided into four '' gu'' (districts) and one '' gun'' (county): * Buk District () * Dong District () *Jung District () * Nam District () * Ulju County () History Stone tools found at the Mugeo-dong Ok-hyeon archaeological site indicat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pohang () is a city in the province of North Gyeongsang, South Korea, and a main seaport in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. The built-up area of Pohang is located on the alluvium of the mouth of the Hyeongsan River. The city is divided into two wards ( ''gu''), Buk-gu or Northern Ward () and Nam-gu or Southern Ward (). This city has the largest population of North Gyeongsang Province and it has the third-largest land area of any city ( ''si'') in South Korea. History The earliest evidence of human occupation in the Pohang area is from the Mumun Pottery Period (1500–300 BC). Archaeologists have unearthed small villages and megalithic burials (dolmen) from this period. Still a small fishing village at the dawn of the 20th century, the earliest steps toward developing Pohang into a place of greater significance were taken in 1930 with the construction of a modern harbour. Pohang grew rapidly afterward, attaining the designation of town ( ''eup'') in 1931 and then earning the statu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
The Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, nicknamed Big Crown Stadium, is a football stadium in Ulsan in South Korea. It is home to the Ulsan Hyundai FC. The stadium was built from 18 December 1998 to 28 April 2001 and its total cost was 151.4 billion won (US$116.5 million). Located in a major industrial city, the Ulsan Munsu football Stadium contains both mechanical and environment-friendly imagery. The overall shape of the stadium is in the shape of skull crown that symbolizes Silla and Bangudae Petroglyphs. The stadium has three floors and 2 basement floors and a seating capacity of 44,102. There is also an auxiliary stadium with 2,590 seats. Next to the stadium is Munsu Park with a lake, a fountain and bicycle courses, lakeside square. It replaced Ulsan Complex Stadium. The venue hosted several 2002 FIFA World Cup The 2002 FIFA World Cup, also branded as Korea Japan 2002, was the 17th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial Association football, football world championship for L ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pohang Steel Yard
The Pohang Steel Yard is a football stadium in Pohang, South Korea. It is the home stadium of Pohang Steelers. The stadium holds 17,443 spectators and was built in 1990 as the first football-specific stadium in South Korea. Its balcony typed structure presents a full view at any place to the spectators for a clear view. The stadium has a seating capacity for 15,521 spectators. In 2003, the stadium was upgraded with full repair works such as all-season lawn, up-to-date sound facilities and new lockers for players. The electric scoreboard and lightings, sound facilities and convenient facilities are rated as good as those of the stadiums built to host the 2002 FIFA World Cup The 2002 FIFA World Cup, also branded as Korea Japan 2002, was the 17th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial Association football, football world championship for List of men's national association football teams, men's national teams organized by .... References External links Pohang Steel Yardat World Stad ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2008 K League Championship
The 2008 K League Championship was the twelfth competition of the K League Championship, and was held to decide the 26th champions of the K League. The top six clubs of the regular season qualified for the championship. The winners of the regular season directly qualified for the final, and second place team qualified for the semi-final. The other four clubs entered the first round, and the winners of the second round advanced to the semi-final. Each match was played as a single match, excluding the final which consisted of two matches. Suwon Samsung Bluewings became the champions by defeating FC Seoul 3–2 on aggregate in the final. Qualified teams Bracket First round ----- Second round Semi-final Final First leg Second leg ''Suwon Samsung Bluewings won 3–2 on aggregate.'' Final table See also * 2008 in South Korean football *2008 K League References External linksK League historyMatch reportat K League {{2008 in South Korean foot ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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André Luiz Tavares
André Luiz Tavares (born 30 July 1983), commonly known as Andrezinho or even Tavares in South Korea, is a Brazilian former professional footballer. Mainly an attacking midfielder, he was also capable to play in other midfield positions, as a wide midfielder or central midfielder. He also has four caps with the Brazil U-23 and has one goal. Honours Clubs ;Flamengo * Campeonato Carioca: 2001 * Copa dos Campeões: 2001 ;Pohang Steelers * K-League: 2007 ;Internacional * Campeonato Gaúcho: 2008, 2009, 2011 * Copa Sudamericana: 2008 * Suruga Bank Championship: 2009 * Copa Libertadores: 2010 * Recopa Sudamericana: 2011 ;Botafogo * Campeonato Carioca: 2013 ;Vasco da Gama * Campeonato Carioca: 2016 National Team ;Brazil * FIFA U-17 World Cup: 1999 * FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2003 Individual * Korean League Cup Top Assists Award: 2004 * K League Most Valuable Player: 2007 * Campeonato Carioca The Campeonato Carioca (Carioca Championship), officially known as Campeonato Estadu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2004 K League Championship
The 2004 K League Championship was the eighth competition of the K League Championship, and was held to decide the 22nd champions of the K League. After the regular season was finished, the first stage winners, the second stage winners, and the top two clubs in the overall table qualified for the championship. Each semi-final was played as a single match, and the final consisted of two matches. Qualified teams Bracket Semi-finals Pohang vs Ulsan Suwon vs Jeonnam Final First leg Second leg ''0–0 on aggregate. Suwon Samsung Bluewings won 4–3 on penalties.'' Final table See also *2004 K League External linksNewsat K League Match reportat K League K League (Hangul: K리그) is South Korea's professional football league. It includes first division K League 1 and second division K League 2. History Until the 1970s, South Korean football operated two major football leagues, the National ... {{K League seasons K League Championship K< ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |