ULSAN (Interstat) — Ulsan HD used two second-half goals from Erick Farias to defeat visiting Gangwon 2-1 in a global football match on Sunday at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium in Ulsan.

The home side broke through in the 69th minute when Erick Farias scored the opening goal. Ulsan HD added another goal in the 85th minute when Erick Farias scored again. Gangwon scored once in the match, but the visitors could not produce an equalizer before the final whistle. Kim Gun-Hee of Gangwon received a yellow card in the 88th minute. Erick Farias finished the match with two goals in 34 minutes, and Cho Hyun-Taek recorded two assists for Ulsan HD. Cho Hyun-Taek was credited with assists on the Ulsan HD goals, while Erick Farias supplied the finishing for the home side.

Ulsan HD made several changes during the second half. Lee Gyu-Seong came on in the 46th minute, Lee H. entered in the 56th, and Park Yong-Woo came on in the 67th. Ulsan HD also made two substitutions in the 86th minute, bringing on Lee Jin-Hyun and Yoon Jong-Gyu. Gangwon made a change in the 64th minute with Mammar Chaouche A., then used Goh Young-Jun, Seo Min-Woo and Kim Dae-Won in the 75th minute. Choe Byeong-Chan came on for Gangwon in the 83rd minute. The substitutions added fresh players as the match moved through its final stages.

The result left Gangwon with a competition record of 1 win, 1 loss and 2 draws. Gangwon’s season record across all competitions is now 2 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws. Ulsan HD’s season record in this competition is now 2 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. Ulsan HD’s season record across all competitions is now 2 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. Ulsan HD took the home victory after holding its advantage in the closing minutes, while Gangwon left with a loss despite scoring once.

Gangwon had entered the match after a 1-0 win over Kuching City FC, a 1-1 draw at Seoul, a 1-1 draw with Incheon, a 1-2 loss to Phnom Penh Crown and a 2-0 win over Bucheon FC 1995. Ulsan HD had drawn 2-2 with Pohang, beaten Bucheon FC 1995 2-1 and lost 4-3 at Gwangju FC in its previous competition matches. Ulsan HD hosted Gangwon at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, and the home side produced the goals needed to secure the result. Gangwon’s previous results included a home win over Kuching City FC, draws with Seoul and Incheon, a home loss to Phnom Penh Crown and a home win over Bucheon FC 1995.

Gangwon had entered with two wins, two draws and one loss in its previous five matches. Ulsan HD had entered with one draw, one win and one loss in its previous three competition matches. The match remained tight after Ulsan HD’s goals, and Gangwon’s single goal kept the visitors within reach. Ulsan HD’s defense held after the 85th-minute goal, and the home side closed out the result. Gangwon’s late yellow card to Kim Gun-Hee came as the visitors pushed for a response, but Ulsan HD held on for the win. The home side finished the match with the 2-1 victory and the competition points.

Interstat’s game simulator projected a 1-1 final. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Ulsan HD with a 50.4 percent probability to win. Ulsan HD had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.5. The over/under line was 2.5, and the total score of 3 went under that line.