GANGNEUNG, Korea Republic (Interstat) — Sunday, Gangneung defeated Siheung Citizen 2-1 at Gangneung Stadium, using two early goals to take control of the football match. Kim Kyung-Soo struck in the 4th minute, and Jeong Min Son added another in the 33rd minute. Lee Nam-Kyu answered for Siheung Citizen in the 6th minute, but the visitors could not find an equalizer after halftime. Gangneung protected its lead with a disciplined defensive effort and managed the closing stages to secure the home result. The home side created the sharper chances and kept Siheung Citizen from building sustained momentum in the final third. The visitors pressed late but could not break through. The victory moved Gangneung to 1-0 in this competition and 1-0 across all competitions. Siheung Citizen fell to 0-1 in this competition and 0-1 across all competitions. The match at Gangneung Stadium in Gangneung, Korea Republic, gave the home side the opening win of its campaign.