​Chongbuk (a team coached by Dan Petrescu) advanced to the playoffs of the South Korean league with a 1-0 win over Seoul FC in the final stage of the regular season.

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Jeonbuk defeated FC Seoul to play in the K League 1 playoffs

The match was decisive, the Romanian coach’s team had to win to be sure of the playoffs.

FC Seoul scored in extra time in the first half, but Na Sango-ho’s goal (’45+3) was disallowed by VAR.

Jeonbuk secured the win in the second half after scoring from Han Kyo Won (’60) and Gustavo (’75).

After this result, Jeonbuk scored 49 points and climbed to 4th place in the standings, while FC Seoul remained with 47 points and dropped to 7th place (will play in the play-out).

Standings K League 1 (South Korea)

1. Ulsan Hyundai (56-36) 67 points

2. Pohang Steelers (48-35) 58

3. Gwangju (45-30) 54

4. Jeonbuk (39-31) 49

5. Daegu (38-36) 49

6. Incheon (38-37) 48

…..

7. FC Seoul (55-42) 47

8. Taejeon (49-52) 45

9. Jeju (39-45) 35

10. FC “Suwon” (37-65) 31

11. Gangwon (25-38) 26

12. Suwon Bluewings (29-51) 25.