Busan IPark Soccer
K-League Table - 2012
| Position | Team | GP | Points | W | D | L | Goals Scored | Goals Allowed |
| 1 | Suwon | 12 | 26 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 7 |
| 2 | Jeju | 12 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 13 |
| 3 | Seoul | 12 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 9 |
| 4 | Ulsan | 12 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 8 |
| 5 | Busan | 12 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 7 |
| 6 | Jeonbok | 12 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 15 |
| 7 | Seongnam | 12 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 16 |
| 8 | Daegu | 12 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 16 |
| 9 | Pohang | 12 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 13 |
| 10 | Chunnam | 12 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 12 |
| 11 | Gwangju | 12 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Sangju | 12 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 18 |
| 13 | Gangwon | 12 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| 14 | Gyeongnam | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 15 | Incheon | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 16 |
| 16 | Daejon | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 20 |
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IPark Win Fourth Straight, Beat Daegu FC 2- 0 recap IPark Run Undefeated Streak to Seven recap IPark Win in Sangju recap IPark Continue Unbeaten Streak recap IPark Draw Again recap Fagner's Last Minute Goal Lifts IPark to Second Win recap Kim's 88th Minute Goal Leads IPark to First Win recap IPark Remain Winless, Fall at Home to Gwangju recap IPark Escape Pohang With a 2-2 Draw recap IPark Draw 1-1 With Jeju United recap Matt McKay Officially Joins IPark The Busan I'Park have announced that former Rangers and Brisbane Roar midfielder Matt McKay has signed a two-year contract, and made his debut for the IPark this afternoon against Jeju United. McKay replaces Iain Fyfe, who left the club officially two weeks ago. The Korean homepage of the IPark refers to McKay as the "last piece of the puzzle" for the IPark. The 1.71 meter McKay has also been capped 26 times for the Australia National Team, and previously played in the K League for Incheon United in 2006. IPark Fall in Season Opener in Suwon IPark Season Preview
IPark Ticket Information Please note for the 2012 season that ticket prices have risen to 10,000 won for adults, 6,000 won for students and 2,000 won for children. IPark Win Hawaiian Invitational The Busan IPark won the Hawaiian Islands Invitational with an impressive 3-0 victory over Yokohama FC in front of 10,073 fans Saturday night in Honolulu. Seungwhan Bang opened the scoring in the 14th minute on a beautiful header into the corner, while Lim Sang-hyub put the IPark up a double before the end of the first half on a breakaway in stoppage time to give IPark a comfortable advantage going into the half. Fagner sealed Yokohama's fate in the 71st minute after a great heading pass from Bang and drilled a shot into the lower right corner to give IPark the title. The IPark will return to gear up for the season opener on the road against Suwon on March 4th. IPark Beat Melbourne Heart FC to Reach Hawaiian Invitational Final The Busan IPark defeated the Melbourne Heart FC 1-0 after a shootout at the Aloha Stadium in Hawaii today. After a scoreless 90 minutes, Yoo Jin-hu connected in the bottom right corner past Melbourne keeper Vedran Janjetovic. The IPark had been trailing 3-2 before Busan's Jeon Sang-wook's heroics, making four consecutive saves to secure the match. The IPark controlled the pace of the second half after a lackluster effort in the first from both teams, managing to outshoot Melbourne 8-2, but failed to capitalize. Fagner's 72nd minute effort almost broke the scoreless draw, but his shot sailed wide to the left. Busan will face Yokohama FC in the final, who later defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1 in the evening match. Matt McKay Yet to Finalize With IPark The Busan IPark have not yet finalized a deal with former Rangers and Brisbane Roar midfielder Matt McKay to replace Iain Fyfe as previously reported. The contract is very close, but not yet finalized. The 1.71 meter McKay has also been capped 26 times for the Australia National Team, and previously played in the K League for Incheon United in 2006. According to Sky Sports, the 29-year-old is keen to be playing regular first team football and Busan are ready to offer him the chance to escape the troubles at Rangers. IPark Gearing Up For Hawaii The Busan IPark have been chosen to replace Incheon United in the Hawaiian Islands Invitational. Yokohama FC (Japan), Busan I’Park FC (Korea), Melbourne Heart FC (Australia) and the Colorado Rapids (USA) will compete in the international soccer event. The IPark will face off against Melbourne Heart FC on the 23rd of February at 6 p.m. local time. They will play either Yokohama or Colorado in either the consolation game or the final on the 25th depending on their result. Fans can purchase individual game tickets online at eTicketHawaii.com and print them on their home computer. They can also visit the Aloha Stadium or Stan Sheriff Center Box Offices (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.) or call 944-2697 during the same hours. IPark Sign Sponsorship Deal With Puma
The Busan IPark have signed famed sportswear company Puma to a sponsorship contract for the 2012 season. Puma CEO Olivier Laurent and IPark president Lee Gwang-suk signed the sponsorship at a ceremony at the Lotte Hotel. Puma will supply the team kit, shoes and other relevant supplies for the club. The IPark join Premier League Tottenham Hotspur, German Bundesliga side Borussia, and Serie A club Palmero as recipients of Puma sponsorship. I'Park Fall In Japanese Exhibition
The Busan IPark were defeated 2-1 by the Japanese J League side Sagan Tosu yesterday. The IPark's lone goal was scored by Kim Ji-min. Sagan Tosu were promoted from the second division after finishing second in the table last season. IPark Squad Changes The following players have been added to the 2012 squad: Jose Mota (Molde FK), Yeo Hyo-jin (FC Seoul), Bang Seung-hwan (FC Seoul), Lee Kyung-ryul (Gyeongnam), Kim Hyung-pil (Chunnam), Jeon Jae-ho (Incheon), Kang Dae-ho (Pohang), Hwang Sun-pil (Chunnam), Jang Hyuk-young (Seungnam), Joo Sae-jong, Lee Hyun-do, Yoon Young-no, Ku Hyun-joon, Kim Ji-min, Yoo Soo-chul, Lee Chang-geun The following players have left the squad: Park Tae-min (FA), Yang Dong-hyun (Military), Kim Geun-cheul (Chunnam), Han Sang-woon (Seungnam), Park Hee-do (FC Seoul), Yoo Ho-joon (Gyeongnam), Joo Sung-ho (FA), Kim Gi-soo (Daegu), Kim Ji-hwan (FA), Shin Won-hee (FA), Lee Sae-in (FA), Sin In-sub (FA), Lee Gil-hoon IPark Sign Jose Mota The Busan IPark are looking to improve their offensive output this season with the signing of Sao Paulo, Brazil native Jose Mota. The 32-year-old striker played for Suwon in 2010, where he was the top scorer in the AFC Champions League with nine goals, though the team only managed to reach the quarter final stage. He was signed on a free transfer from the Norwegian club Molde FK, which won the 2011 championship. The 1.86m striker has scored 87 goals in his professional career. Player Profile: Yang Dong-hyun |
Round 12 Matches (May 13) Busan 2 vs. Daegu 0 Jeju 4 vs. Gangwon 2 Pohang 0 vs. Daejon 0 Seoul 1 vs. Gyeongnam 0 Seongnam 1 vs. Incheon 0 Chunnam 2 vs. Sangju 1 Suwon 4 vs. Gwangju 1 Jeonbok 2 vs. Ulsan 1
Rush Cash Cup Results (6/29/11) Busan 2 - Pohang 1 Gyeongnam 1 - Seoul 0 Ulsan 4 - Gyeongnam 1 Jeju 0 - Suwon 0
Next Home Game May 28, 2012
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Name : Yang Dong-hyun
Date of Birth : March 28, 1986 Born : Gwangyang, Korea Joined I’Park : 2009 Height : 186 cm Weight : 74kg Position & Number : Striker - 18 He is known for his tall good looks as well as his goal scoring ability. And although he struggled last year after joining I'Park in 2009, he has gotten over the slump by scoring 6 goals and 2 assists this season.
You have been here for three years already. How do you feel living in Busan?
- I had a lot of experiences during the past three years, but my living in Busan has given me great power. I got more responsibility than before, and I realized that fans are very important for us as pro-players. And I could feel, the fans caring heart and love can give power to us and I'm thankful for that love.
Recently have you heard about the Yang Dong-hyun song which was made from the Cha Doo-ri advertisement by Busan fans, and if you heard it, how does it make you feel?
- I heard about that while I was playing. At first, it was funny. But when I get tired, it gives me power. All the players might feel the same as me. When the fans call my name, it gives me energy.
You are evaluated as the best player this season. What are the differences with last season?
- First, I feel more comfortable than last year, but it might be because of my coach. And when I go onto the pitch, I have a good feeling about playing this season. It might be from gaining confidence, I think.
You had a great equalizer this season against FC Seoul. What is your best goal thus far in your opinion?
-Especially, there have been many significant goals this season. I had a good goal in the Ulsan game, although it was a bit leery feeling that the goal had deflected off the defense at the last moment. And also the best goal was in the Seoul game, that one went in clean.
How did you set your aim of goals and assists this year?
- It's good to assist other goals, but I didn't set about a goal of assists, rather just goals only, because I am a striker. And my aim is to get over 10 goals in the league, and I think it will be possible with this pace I am on.
Don't you use Cyworld, Twitter, Facebook, Metoday, Daum or a blog for your fans?
- I don't like to make those things. The reason why, I am quite far away from those things (he was very strict to answer about this part.)
You are the one that has received the most love from fans among all of the players. What do you think about your personal magnetism that you gets you the love?
- (Laughs) Many people love all of us this season, and that causes me to get love from that I think. I had a lot of communication with fans this year, so it might be the effectiveness of my scoring goals I guess!
Lastly, what is soccer for you?
- It gives me many things and helps me to get love by many people. I am always thankful and happy for that. And "it's my enjoyment" in one word !
Translation by Mun Ju-young
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Home Field (Sajik Dong)
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Busan Asiad World Cup Stadium (Built 2002)
Capacity 55,000
Getting There
Official Home Page (한국어)
Ticket Information
Adult - 10,000 won
Student- 6,000 won
Elementary Student - 2,000 won
Field Staff
Head Coach: An Ik-soo
Coach: Kim In-wan
Goalkeeper Coach: Sarychev Valeri
Physical Coach: Paulo Sergio Garcia
Athletic Trainer: Kim Min-chul
Manager: Jeong Seung-eun
Translator: Han Jae-hyung
Coach: Kim In-wan
Goalkeeper Coach: Sarychev Valeri
Physical Coach: Paulo Sergio Garcia
Athletic Trainer: Kim Min-chul
Manager: Jeong Seung-eun
Translator: Han Jae-hyung
Contact Info
For team related questions: Kim Byung-hoon: twince007@nate.com
For English website questions: chevhaps@gmail.com
Please Note: The Haps English IPark website is not an official website of the team. It is intended to give coverage in English of the IPark for fans interested in the club. The Korean website is the only official website of the club, and any information on the English site does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the team.
