Lee Sangil Cheers with Citizens at Yongin FC Home Game... Supports Team in Their Inaugural Season

Mayor Lee Sangil Watches Yongin FC Home Match with Citizens
First Match Attendance Since Inauguration of Ninth Term
Encourages Players, Greets Citizens in Person

"Soccer is a sport enjoyed together with the citizens. I hope you will continue to cheer for our players so that they can achieve even better results."

Yisang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is greeting supporters after the match between Yongin FC and Chungbuk Cheongju FC held at Mirstaum on the 11th. Provided by Yongin City

Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin Special City, visited the Yongin FC home stadium for the first time since taking office for the 9th term of the popularly elected government, encouraging the players and cheering alongside citizens. He demonstrated his commitment to supporting Yongin FC, the citizen professional football club founded this year, by being present at the scene.

On the 11th, Mayor Lee attended the 17th round match of 'Hana Bank K League 2 2026' between Yongin FC and Chungbuk Cheongju FC, held at Yongin Mir Stadium in Samga-dong, Cheoin-gu.

A total of 3,121 citizens came to the stadium to cheer for the first home game of the second half of the season. Before the match began, Mayor Lee made his way around the stands, shaking hands and greeting each citizen individually. He then went down to the field to meet the players and match officials, urging them to do their best.

Yongin FC conceded the first goal to Garcia of Chungbuk Cheongju FC in the 38th minute of the first half, putting them behind. However, in the 24th minute of the second half, Choi Youngjun scored a header to equalize the match. At the moment of the equalizer, Mayor Lee also rose from his seat and shared the joy by applauding together with the citizens.

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is cheering for the players at the match between Yongin FC and Chungbuk Cheongju FC held at Mirustaum on the 11th. Courtesy of Yongin City

The match ended in a 1-1 draw. Both teams shared one point each.

After the match, Mayor Lee visited the supporters to express his gratitude. He said, "Thanks to the enthusiastic support of the citizen supporters today, our players were able to give their all until the very end. I thank you on behalf of the players. I ask for your continued unwavering support so that Yongin FC can achieve even better results in the future."

Yongin FC, participating in K League 2 for the first time this year, currently stands at 12th place among 17 teams with 3 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses. Yongin FC will play their next home match against Hwaseong FC at Yongin Mir Stadium on the 15th.

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is taking a commemorative photo with Yongin FC players at Mirstaum on the 11th. Provided by Yongin City

Lee Sangil, the mayor of Yongin Special City, is cheering for the players during the match between Yongin FC and Chungbuk Cheongju FC held at Mirstaum on the 11th. Provided by Yongin City

Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is greeting supporters after the match between Yongin FC and Chungbuk Cheongju FC held at Mirstaum on the 11th. Provided by Yongin City

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