The 'Hyundai Derby' between Jeonbuk Hyundai and Ulsan HD, long-time rivals and K League's biggest box-office draw, once again wrote a script full of raw drama. In the K League 1 Round 24 match held at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on August 22, 2026, Jeonbuk defeated Ulsan 1-0. While the result itself—clearing away their recent slump and gifting a home win to the fans—was thrilling, what really ignited the fans' passion was the tense emotional clash between the two teams throughout the match.

The playmaker who broke the tense deadlock was Motta. About 10 minutes into the second half, Jeonbuk's Lee Dong-jun made a rapid breakthrough down the right flank and sent in a precision cross. Motta charged through the defenders and connected with a clinical header to hit the back of the net. It was a perfect goal that left Ulsan goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo rooted to the spot. Overcome with joy, Motta celebrated by taking off his jersey, willingly accepting a yellow card as he secured the game-winning goal.

However, the truly explosive moment came with about 15 minutes left in the game. After Jeonbuk's Lee Seung-woo collided with an opponent and felt shoulder pain, he got into a heated verbal exchange with Ulsan manager Kim Hyun-seok near the touchline as he was being substituted out. The situation turned so hostile that coaching staff from both benches had to rush onto the pitch to intervene, creating a high-tension atmosphere. This heated confrontation sent the stadium's temperature soaring and instantly captivated the eyes of fans watching from home.

With this result, Jeonbuk has secured three wins out of three against Ulsan this season, finally breaking their long-standing streak of home winlessness. Manager Cho Sung-hwan, who had been under immense pressure due to poor results, gets some breathing room after securing a valuable three points. On the other hand, Ulsan failed to overcome their brutal history in Jeonbuk away games, leaving them to return home with the fallout and lingering questions from this intense rivalry match.

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