Kim Young-kwon (33) was missed. Professional football club Ulsan Hyundai lost 0-2 to Jeonbuk Hyundai in the 110th “Hyundai Derby” at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on 3 February. They had won the first meeting 2-1 on 25 February, but collapsed […]
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