BUCHEON, South Korea (Interstat) — Bucheon 1995 and Hwaseong opened their K League 2 seasons with a scoreless draw at Bucheon Stadium on Sunday. The match, which defied a pregame projection favoring Bucheon, was defined by defensive discipline and a lack of finishing.

The game’s momentum shifted in the 16th minute when Hwaseong’s Lee Jaewon was sent off with a red card, forcing the visitors to play a man down for the majority of the contest. Despite the advantage, Bucheon failed to capitalize. The teams combined for three yellow cards, including one for Bucheon substitute Kim Daehwan, who was noted for his aggressive play after entering the match.