Ulsan Hyundai Wins Third Consecutive K-League Title

Kim Pan-gon has solidified his role as head coach of Ulsan Hyundai by leading the team to their third consecutive K-League title, following a 2-1 victory over Gangwon FC. This win marks Ulsan's fifth league title since Pan-gon's appointment and positions them as one of only three clubs to achieve a three-peat in K-League history. Despite this success, Ulsan faces a challenging upcoming AFC Champions League match against Johor Darul Ta’zim, where Pan-gon expressed the need to turn around the team's poor performance in the tournament. Ulsan currently sits at the bottom of their group after three losses, and Pan-gon has publicly apologized to fans for the team's struggles. The upcoming match is expected to draw significant fan interest, given Pan-gon's previous coaching role in Malaysia. Ulsan's recent league success has been bolstered by key players like Joo Min-kyu, who has recently ended a scoring drought, contributing to the team's title-winning campaign.