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Pohang Steelers K League 1 matches in Sangju

Overview

Due to safety inspections at the Pohang Steel Yard, the Pohang Steelers scheduled two K League 1 home matches at Sangju Citizen Stadium on September 9 and 20. Sangju City intended to use these matches to promote its status as a ‘Sports Mega City’ and drive regional growth through sports tourism.

However, following the match between the Pohang Steelers and Gimcheon Sangmu, the stadium's pitch conditions received heavy criticism. Despite previous inspections by local officials and the Korea Professional Football Federation that deemed the grass acceptable, spectators described the field as resembling a ‘paddy field’ due to uneven surfaces and missing grass. During the match, Pohang players were observed attempting to repair loose patches of turf. A subsequent match between the Pohang Steelers and FC Seoul remains scheduled at the venue for September 20.

Entities

Sangju Citizen Stadium · Pohang Steelers · Korea Professional Football Federation · K League 1 · Sangju City

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Sangju Citizen Stadium pitch conditions draw criticism after K League 1 match

    K League 1 fans and players have criticized the poor pitch conditions at Sangju Citizen Stadium following a match between Pohang Steelers and Gimcheon Sangmu.

  2. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pohang Steelers to host K League 1 matches in Sangju

    Pohang Steelers will host K League 1 matches at Sangju Citizen Stadium on the 9th and 20th as alternative venues.

Sources

hidomin.com · idjnews.kr · jnilbo.com · yeojunews.co.kr