Namyangju Citizens Football Club Defeats Geoje in 2026 K4 League Home Opener for First Win of the Season

Kim Taeyoung Scores the Decisive Goal
Thrilling Victory in the Home Opener

Namyangju Byeollae Soccer Association Holds 2026 New Year Ceremony

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on March 8 that the Namyangju Citizen Soccer Team secured their first win of the season by defeating the Geoje Citizen Soccer Team 1-0 at the '2026 K4 League Home Opener' held at Namyangju Sports Complex on March 7.

Namyangju Citizen Football Club secured their first win of the season on the 7th by defeating Geoje Citizen Football Club 1-0 in the '2026 K4 League Home Opening Match' held at Namyangju Sports Complex. Photo by Namyangju City

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju, is delivering a greeting at the '2026 K4 League Home Opening Match' held on the 7th at Namyangju Sports Complex. Provided by Namyangju City

This match marked the start of the new season as the home opener and was held amid fervent support from many citizens and football fans who filled the stadium.

During the first half, both teams engaged in fierce competition, leading to a tightly contested match. The Namyangju Citizen Soccer Team and the Geoje Citizen Soccer Team created several attacking opportunities through intense ball battles and quick transitions between offense and defense. However, both goalkeepers made crucial saves, and the defenders played with high concentration, resulting in a scoreless first half.

The honor of scoring the opening goal in this season’s first match went to player Kim Taeyoung.

In the 35th minute of the second half, Kim Taeyoung headed in a corner kick from Kim Yesung, recording the first goal of the season.

Afterward, the Namyangju Citizen Soccer Team continued their solid defense and aggressive attacks, effectively thwarting their opponent’s counterattacks and maintaining the lead until the end to finish the match with a 1-0 victory.

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, who watched the match, commented, "Thanks to the many citizen club owners who came to the stadium despite the cold weather, the team was able to achieve a great result. I hope that all citizen club owners will continue to support the Namyangju Citizen Soccer Team with one heart throughout this season."

Moon Hankyung, CEO of the Namyangju Citizen Soccer Team, said, "To strengthen our squad this season, we held an open selection for 17 players, and over 200 players applied, leading to intense competition. With many outstanding players joining the team, we are hopeful of achieving our goal of promotion to the K3 League this season."

On this day, many spectators, including citizens, football enthusiasts, and family groups, visited the stadium. As a community-based club that engages with citizens, the Namyangju Citizen Soccer Team aims to lay the foundation for entry into the K3 League this season by expanding citizen participation and enhancing team performance, thereby contributing to the vitalization of local football culture.

Meanwhile, the Namyangju Citizen Soccer Team’s K4 League Round 2 match is scheduled to be held as an away game against Pyeongchang United at Jinbu Township Sports Park on March 14.

Namyangju Mayor Gwangdeok Joo attended the '2026 Byeollae Football Association New Year's Ceremony' hosted by the Byeollae Football Association, a football club in Byeollae, at Ecoland in Byeollae-myeon on the 8th and gave a greeting. Provided by Namyangju City

Namyangju Byeollae Soccer Association Holds 2026 New Year Ceremony

Namyangju City announced that the Byeollae Soccer Association (President Lee Dohoon), a local football club in Byeollae-myeon, held the '2026 Byeollae Soccer Association New Year Ceremony' at Ecoland in Byeollae-myeon on March 8.

This New Year ceremony was arranged to mark a strong start for the Byeollae Soccer Association in 2026 and to promote harmony and unity among its members. During the subsequent safety prayer ritual, all teams pledged to ensure safe and healthy activities in community sports throughout the year.

The event was attended by Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, as well as members of the National Assembly, provincial and city council members, presidents and executives of Byeollae-dong and Byeollae-myeon Sports Associations, the Byeollae Nuri Women's Football Team, and members of 21 soccer teams affiliated with the Byeollae Soccer Association, all wishing for harmony and safe match operations throughout the year.

In total, more than 150 people, including Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, members of the National Assembly, provincial and city council members, and members of the 21 soccer teams affiliated with the Byeollae Soccer Association, attended the event to wish for unity and safe match operations throughout the year.

In his greeting, President Lee Dohoon said, "The 21 teams of the Byeollae Soccer Association will take the lead in creating a healthy community sports culture by uniting with respect and consideration for each other."

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok stated, "We have worked to create an environment where every citizen can enjoy one sport each," adding, "We will continue to support the promotion of community sports and the development of local football in the future."

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