GWANGYANG, South Korea (Interstat) — Seongnam opened its K League 2 season with a 2-0 road victory over Jeonnam Dragons on Sunday at Gwangyang Stadium. The result was a significant upset, as statistical models heavily favored the home side.

Venício Ferreira broke the deadlock in the 44th minute, and Leonardo Ruíz doubled the lead in the 58th. Substitute Park Subin provided an assist on the second goal shortly after entering the match. The game was a physical affair, featuring five yellow cards. Seongnam begins the campaign 1-0-0, while Jeonnam starts 0-1-0.