The 2021 Korean FA Cup, known as the 2021 Hana Bank FA Cup due to sponsorship agreement with Hana Bank, was the 26th edition of the Korean FA Cup. Similar to the previous year, U-League teams did not participate, and the top ten sides from the K5 League gained qualification instead.[1]

2021 Korean FA Cup
2021 Hana Bank FA Cup
Tournament details
CountrySouth Korea
Dates6 March – 11 December 2021
Teams59
Final positions
ChampionsJeonnam Dragons (4th title)
Runner-upDaegu FC
Champions LeagueJeonnam Dragons
Tournament statistics
Top goal scorer(s)Park Hee-seong (4 goals)
Best playerJeong Jae-hee
← 2020
2022 →

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors were the defending champions, but were defeated by Yangju Citizen in the round of 16.

Jeonnam Dragons defeated Daegu FC in the final on the away goals rule (4–4 on aggregate) to win their fourth cup title. As winners, they qualified for the 2022 AFC Champions League group stage.

Schedule edit

Round Date Matches Clubs remaining Clubs involved New entries this round
First round 6–7 March 15 59 31 9 K3 League teams
12 K4 League teams
10 K5 League teams
(1 team advanced to the second round by a default win after the draw.)
Second round 27–28 March 16 44 16+16 6 K3 League teams
10 K League 2 teams
Third round 14 April 12 28 16+8 8 K League 1 teams
Round of 16 26 May 8 16 12+4 4 Champions League teams
Quarter-finals 11 August 4 8 8 None
Semi-finals 27 October 2 4 4
Final 24 November
11 December
2 2 2

Bracket edit

 
Round of 16
(Fourth round)
Quarter-finals
(Fifth round)
Semi-finals
(Sixth round)
Final
(Seventh round)
 
                      
 
 
 
 
Jeonnam Dragons (p)2 (5)
 
 
 
Busan Transportation Corporation2 (3)
 
Jeonnam Dragons010
 
 
 
Pohang Steelers0
 
Pohang Steelers3
 
 
 
Chungnam Asan1
 
Jeonnam Dragons020
 
 
 
Ulsan Hyundai1
 
Ulsan Hyundai3
 
 
 
Gyeongnam FC0
 
Ulsan Hyundai2
 
 
 
Yangju Citizen0
 
Yangju Citizen (p)0 (10)
 
 
 
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors0 (9)
 
Jeonnam Dragons (a)000040040
 
 
 
Daegu FC134
 
Daegu FC2
 
 
 
Gimhae City0
 
Daegu FC2
 
 
 
Gimcheon Sangmu1
 
Gimcheon Sangmu (a.e.t.)3
 
 
 
Seongnam FC2
 
Daegu FC1
 
 
 
Gangwon FC0
 
Gangwon FC2
 
 
 
Seoul E-Land0
 
Gangwon FC2
 
 
 
Suwon Samsung Bluewings0
 
Suwon Samsung Bluewings (p)0 (4)
 
 
FC Anyang0 (2)
 

First round edit

The draw was held on 4 February 2021.[2]

6 March 2021 Pocheon Citizen (4) 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(3–2 p)
Changwon City (3)
(UTC+9)
7 March 2021 Yangju Citizen (3) 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–3 p)
Jinju Citizen (4)
(UTC+9)
6 March 2021 Seoul United (4)0–1 Paju Citizen (3)
14:00 (UTC+9)
7 March 2021 Cheonan City (3) 4–1FC Namdong (4)
(UTC+9)
6 March 2021 Siheung Citizen (4) 2–0Ulsan Citizen (3)
14:00 (UTC+9)
7 March 2021 FC Together (5)0–2 Zamiks FC (5)
(UTC+9)
6 March 2021 Phoenix FC (5)1–2 (a.e.t.) Pyeongtaek Citizen (3)
(UTC+9)
7 March 2021 523 FC (5)0–9 Jeonju Citizen (4)
(UTC+9)
6 March 2021 Chungju Citizen (4)1–1 (a.e.t.)
(5–6 p)
Yangpyeong FC (4)
(UTC+9)
7 March 2021 Yeoju FC (4)4–4 (a.e.t.)
(4–5 p)
Goyang Citizen (4)
(UTC+9)
6 March 2021 SMC Engineering (5)0–5 Cheongju FC (3)
(UTC+9)
7 March 2021 Majang Football Club (5)0–3 Songwol FC (5)
(UTC+9)
6 March 2021 Daejeon Korail (3) 3–1Hwajeong FC (5)
(UTC+9)
7 March 2021 Seoul Jungnang (4)0–2 Gimpo FC (3)
(UTC+9)
6 March 2021 Chuncheon Citizen (4) 5–1Doksuri (Eagles) FC (5)
(UTC+9)
7 March 2021 Cheongsol FC (5) Bye
(UTC+9)

Second round edit

28 March 2021 Pocheon Citizen (4) 1–0Gangneung City (3)Pocheon Stadium, Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do
14:00 (UTC+9)
27 March 2021 Gyeongju KHNP (3)0–0 (a.e.t.)
(3–4 p)
Yangju Citizen (3) Gyeongju Stadium, Gyeongju
14:00 (UTC+9)
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28 March 2021 Paju Citizen (3)1–4 (a.e.t.) Daejeon Hana Citizen (2) Paju Stadium, Paju, Gyeonggi-do
14:00 (UTC+9)
27 March 2021 FC Anyang (2) 5–1Cheonan City (3)Anyang Stadium, Anyang, Gyeonggi-do
14:00 (UTC+9)
28 March 2021 Gimhae City (3) 2–1Siheung Citizen (4)Gimhae Stadium, Gimhae, South Gyeongsang
14:00 (UTC+9)
27 March 2021 Bucheon FC 1995 (2) 3–1Jaemix FC (5)Bucheon Stadium, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do
14:00 (UTC+9)
27 March 2021 Busan IPark (2) 2–1 (a.e.t.)Jeonju Citizen (4)Gudeok Stadium, Busan
14:00 (UTC+9)
28 March 2021 Ansan Greeners (2) 1–0Yangpyeong FC (4)Ansan Wa~ Stadium, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do
16:00 (UTC+9)
28 March 2021 Cheongju FC (3) 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(5–4 p)
Hwaseong FC (3)Cheongju Stadium, Cheongju
16:00 (UTC+9)
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27 March 2021 Seoul E-Land (2) 5–0Songwol FC (5)Seoul Olympic Stadium, Seoul
16:00 (UTC+9)
27 March 2021 Jeonnam Dragons (2) 11–0Cheongsol FC (5)Gwangyang Football Stadium, Gwangyang
16:00 (UTC+9) Attendance: 0

Third round edit

14 April 2021 Pocheon Citizen (4)0–2 Yangju Citizen (3) Pocheon Stadium, Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do
19:00 (UTC+9)
14 April 2021 Daejeon Hana Citizen (2)1–2 Suwon Samsung Bluewings (1) Daejeon World Cup Stadium, Daejeon
19:00 (UTC+9)
  •   6' Baio
  •   1' Đerić
  •   65' Choi Jeong-won
14 April 2021 Incheon United (1)0–3 FC Anyang (2) Incheon Football Stadium, Incheon
19:00 (UTC+9)
  •   8' Nilson Junior
  •   52' Jeong Jun-yeon
  •   76' Ha Seung-un
14 April 2021 Gimhae City (3) 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–3 p)
Bucheon FC 1995 (2)Gimhae Stadium, Gimhae, South Gyeongsang
19:00 (UTC+9)
  •   65' Kim Min-shik
  •   54' Ahn Jae-jun
Penalties
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14 April 2021 Gimcheon Sangmu (2) 1–0Jeju United (1)Gimcheon Stadium, Gimcheon
19:00 (UTC+9)
  •   75' Lee Geun-ho
14 April 2021 Seongnam FC (1) 1–0Busan IPark (2)Tancheon Stadium, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do
19:00 (UTC+9)
  •   36' Lee Joong-min
14 April 2021 Ansan Greeners (2)0–1 Chungnam Asan (2) Ansan Wa~ Stadium, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do
19:00 (UTC+9)
  •   49' Mattheus
14 April 2021 Cheongju FC (3)1–2 Gangwon FC (1) Cheongju Stadium, Cheongju
19:00 (UTC+9)
  •   64' Lee Pung-beom
  •   78' Shin Chang-mu
  •   90+2' Ishida
14 April 2021 FC Seoul (1)0–1 Seoul E-Land (2) Seoul World Cup Stadium, Seoul
19:30 (UTC+9)
  •   84' Leandro
14 April 2021 Gyeongnam FC (2) 3–1 (a.e.t.)FC Mokpo (3)Changwon Football Center, Changwon
19:00 (UTC+9)
  •   69' (pen.) Jo Myeong-cheol
14 April 2021 Busan Transportation Corporation (3) 2–2 (a.e.t.)
(5–3 p)
Gwangju FC (1)Gudeok Stadium, Busan
19:00 (UTC+9)
  •   80' Lee Gang-uk
  •   90+2' Park Seung-uk
Penalties
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14 April 2021 Suwon FC (1)1–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–5 p)
Jeonnam Dragons (2) Suwon Stadium, Suwon
19:00 (UTC+9)
  •   16' Park Hee-seong
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Round of 16 edit

26 May 2021 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (1)0–0 (a.e.t.)
(9–10 p)
Yangju Citizen (3) Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju
19:00 (UTC+9)
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26 May 2021 Suwon Samsung Bluewings (1) 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(4–2 p)
FC Anyang (2)Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon
19:00 (UTC+9)
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26 May 2021 Daegu FC (1) 2–0Gimhae City (3)DGB Daegu Bank Park, Daegu
19:00 (UTC+9)
26 May 2021 Chungnam Asan (2)1–3 Pohang Steelers (1) Yi Sun-sin Stadium, Asan
19:00 (UTC+9)
26 May 2021 Busan Transportation Corporation (3)2–2 (a.e.t.)
(3–5 p)
Jeonnam Dragons (2) Gudeok Stadium, Busan
19:00 (UTC+9)
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Quarter-finals edit

The draw was held on 14 June 2021.[3]

11 August 2021 Daegu FC (1) 2–1Gimcheon Sangmu (2)DGB Daegu Bank Park, Daegu
19:00 (UTC+9) Cesinha   88' (pen.)
Kim Jin-hyuk   90+1'
Oh Hyeon-gyu   81'

Semi-finals edit

27 October 2021 Gangwon FC (1)0–1 Daegu FC (1) Chuncheon Songam Sports Town, Chuncheon
19:00 (UTC+9) Lamas   59'

Final edit

24 November 2021 First legJeonnam Dragons (2)0–1Daegu FC (1)Gwangyang Football Stadium, Gwangyang
20:00 (UTC+9) Lamas   26' (pen.)
11 December 2021 Second legDaegu FC (1)3–4
(4–4 agg.)
Jeonnam Dragons (2) DGB Daegu Bank Park, Daegu
12:30 (UTC+9) Cesinha   41'
Edgar   51'
Tsubasa   67'
Park Chan-yong   38'
Goh Tae-won   45+1'
Zoteev   56'
Jeong Jae-hee   83'

Jeonnam Dragons won on away goals.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ FA컵에 5부리그 팀까지 참가…ACL 출전팀은 7월 합류. Naver (in Korean). Yonhap News Agency. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  2. ^ 2021 하나은행 FA CUP 1~4R 대진 확정... 청솔FC 부전승 (in Korean). KFA. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  3. ^ 2021 하나은행 FA CUP 8강 대진추첨식. YouTube.com (in Korean). KFA. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2024.

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