Regaining League Throne After 7 Years... Dong-eui University Soccer Team Wins 2021 U-League Region 11 Championship

Grand Championship Qualifier to Open on the 12th in Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk

The Dong-Eui University soccer team won the championship in the U-League Region 11 tournament.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Dong-eui University soccer team reclaimed the regional throne of the university soccer league after 7 years.

On October 29, Dong-eui University defeated Gimhae University 1-0 in the final league match held at Dong-eui University Hyomin Soccer Stadium, finishing with a final record of 9 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, earning 29 points to win the 2021 U-League Region 11 and securing a spot in the King of Kings Tournament.

Region 11, which includes the Busan, Ulsan, Gyeongnam, and Daegu areas, featured 7 teams including Dong-eui University, Gaya University, Gimhae University, Dong-A University, Busan University of Foreign Studies, Suseong University, and Ulsan University. The champion Dong-eui University and the runner-up Ulsan University (9 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, 28 points) are aiming for the King of Kings Tournament.

The 2021 U-League started in March with 85 universities nationwide competing in regional leagues. The top 32 teams will participate in the King of Kings Tournament held in Yeongdeok, Gyeongbuk from November 12, where the final champion will be decided through a knockout tournament.

Dong-eui University coach Jang Cheol-min stated, “Winning the regional championship has boosted the players' confidence and morale. Since we have been seeded as the top team in the region for the King of Kings Tournament, we will do our best aiming for the semifinals.”

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