K-League 2004
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The 2004 season of the K-League
kicked off on April 3. The league's previous single-season format was replaced by a separated twice 12-game split-season schedule. Each team will play 12 matches consisting of a home or away fixture against every other team in each stage. After both stages have been played, First Stage table plus Second Stage and the First Stage and Second Stage winners and table the top 2 teams will enter the championship playoffs to determine the overall champion. The playoff fixtures are set to take place in early December.
Note: 2004 Korean FA Cup winner also qualified for 2005 AFC Champions League
Suwon Samsung Bluewings win 4-3 on penalties
K-League
The Korea Professional Football League is South Korea's only fully professional association football league. At the top of the South Korean football league system, it is the country's highest and most prestigious level of football competition currently contested by 16 clubs.-Establishment:The...
kicked off on April 3. The league's previous single-season format was replaced by a separated twice 12-game split-season schedule. Each team will play 12 matches consisting of a home or away fixture against every other team in each stage. After both stages have been played, First Stage table plus Second Stage and the First Stage and Second Stage winners and table the top 2 teams will enter the championship playoffs to determine the overall champion. The playoff fixtures are set to take place in early December.
Final table
- The first place team qualify for the championship playoffs.
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 12 | First Stage Champion | |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions... |
20 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 9 | ||
| Ulsan Hyundai Horangi | 20 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 8 | ||
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours... |
18 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 16 | ||
| FC Seoul FC Seoul FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group.... |
16 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 10 | ||
| Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 13 | ||
| Gwangju Sangmu Bulsajo | 15 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League... |
15 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 16 | ||
| Busan I'Cons | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Daegu FC Daegu FC Daegu Football Club, commonly referred to as Daegu FC , is a South Korean professional football club based in Daegu. The club was founded as a community team at the end of 2002, and the club made their K-League debut in 2003. Historically, Daegu have always placed in the lower reaches of the... |
12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 0 | |
| Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams... |
12 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 11 | ||
| Bucheon SK Jeju United FC Jeju United Football Club is a South Korean professional football club. The club is based in Seogwipo, Jeju of South Korea.-History:... |
11 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 12 | ||
| Incheon United | 9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 20 | ||
Final table
- The first place team qualify for the championship playoffs.
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours... |
23 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 8 | Second Stage Champion | |
| Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 7 | ||
| Ulsan Hyundai Horangi | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 6 | ||
| Incheon United | 17 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 9 | ||
| FC Seoul FC Seoul FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group.... |
17 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 7 | ||
| Busan I'Cons | 16 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 11 | ||
| Daegu FC Daegu FC Daegu Football Club, commonly referred to as Daegu FC , is a South Korean professional football club based in Daegu. The club was founded as a community team at the end of 2002, and the club made their K-League debut in 2003. Historically, Daegu have always placed in the lower reaches of the... |
16 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 12 | ||
| Gwangju Sangmu Bulsajo | 14 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League... |
14 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 12 | ||
| Bucheon SK Jeju United FC Jeju United Football Club is a South Korean professional football club. The club is based in Seogwipo, Jeju of South Korea.-History:... |
14 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 15 | ||
| Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams... |
14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 15 | ||
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions... |
12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 9 | ||
| Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 12 | ||
Overall Table
- First Stage table plus Second Stage table.
- Top two teams in this table qualify for the Championship playoffs (other than the First Stage and Second Stage winners which qualify automatically).
| Pos | Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ulsan Hyundai Horangi | 41 | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 14 | Qualified | |
| 2. | Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours... (C) |
41 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 31 | 24 | Second Stage Champion | |
| 3. | Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
37 | 24 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 29 | 20 | Qualified | |
| 4. | FC Seoul FC Seoul FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group.... |
33 | 24 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 17 | ||
| 5. | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors are a professional football club based in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea. They won their first K-League title in 2009. Prior to this, the club won the AFC Champions League title in 2006, becoming the first club from East Asia to win the tournament since the AFC Champions... |
32 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 18 | ||
| 6. | Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
32 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 24 | ||
| First Stage Champion | ||||||||||
| 7. | Busan I'Cons | 30 | 24 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 19 | FA Cup winner | |
| 8. | Gwangju Sangmu Bulsajo | 29 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 20 | ||
| 9. | Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma is a South Korean professional football club, based in Seongnam, South Korea, that plays in the K-League... |
29 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 28 | ||
| 10. | Daegu FC Daegu FC Daegu Football Club, commonly referred to as Daegu FC , is a South Korean professional football club based in Daegu. The club was founded as a community team at the end of 2002, and the club made their K-League debut in 2003. Historically, Daegu have always placed in the lower reaches of the... |
28 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 30 | 31 | ||
| 11. | Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Daejeon Citizen Football Club is a South Korean professional football team, currently playing in the K-League.Daejeon Citizen Football Club are famous for being the first community-club in Korea. Daejeon first entered the K-League for the 1997 season, finishing 7th out of the 10 teams... |
26 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 26 | ||
| 12. | Incheon United | 26 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 29 | ||
| 13. | Bucheon SK Jeju United FC Jeju United Football Club is a South Korean professional football club. The club is based in Seogwipo, Jeju of South Korea.-History:... |
25 | 24 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 27 | ||
| Qualification for playoffs and 2005 AFC Champions League | |
| Qualification for playoffs | |
| Qualification for playoffs |
Note: 2004 Korean FA Cup winner also qualified for 2005 AFC Champions League
Top scorers
This list is including championship playoff goals| Rank | Player | Club | Goals | Pld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  MotaJoão Soares da Mota Neto João Soares da Mota Neto , also known as Mota, is a Brazilian football striker, who plays for Pohang Steelers since 2010.-Career:... |
Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
14 | 22 |
| 2 | Nonato Nonato Nonato, full name Raimundo Nonato de Lima Ribeiro is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Trindade... |
Daegu FC Daegu FC Daegu Football Club, commonly referred to as Daegu FC , is a South Korean professional football club based in Daegu. The club was founded as a community team at the end of 2002, and the club made their K-League debut in 2003. Historically, Daegu have always placed in the lower reaches of the... |
13 | 23 |
| 3 | Nadson Nadson Rodrigues de Souza Nádson Rodrigues de Souza, usually known as Nádson is a Brazilian football player who currently plays for América Futebol Clube .- Career :... |
Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours... |
12 | 26 |
| 4 |  Woo Sung-Yong |
Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
10 | 26 |
| 5 | Kim Eun-Jung Kim Eun-Jung Kim Eun-Jung is a South Korean footballer who plays as a striker for Gangwon FC in K-League.He played in the South Korea national team at 2004 AFC Asian Cup in China.He is member of 30-30 Club since 3 May 2008 at K-League.... |
FC Seoul FC Seoul FC Seoul is a South Korean professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group.... |
8 | 24 |
| = | Marcel Marcel Augusto Ortolan Marcel Augusto Ortolan most commonly known as Marcel, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Coritiba Foot Ball Club.-Career:... |
Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours... |
8 | 26 |
| 7 | Zé Carlos José Carlos Ferreira Filho Zé Carlos full name José Carlos Ferreira Filho is a Brazilian football striker. He currently plays for Criciúma Esporte Clube.-Career:... |
Ulsan Hyundai Horangi | 7 | 12 |
| = | Ricardo Irineu |
Bucheon SK Jeju United FC Jeju United Football Club is a South Korean professional football club. The club is based in Seogwipo, Jeju of South Korea.-History:... |
7 | 22 |
| 9 |  Cheick Oumar DaboCheick Oumar Dabo Cheick Oumar Dabo is a Malian football player, who plays for Alahly Benghazi.-Bucheon SK:Dabo joined Bucheon SK in 2002. One of very few Africans playing in South Korea, Dabo earned a spot in the K-League All-Stars Soccer in 2002 and 2003, scoring in both games. He was selected for the team in... |
Bucheon SK Jeju United FC Jeju United Football Club is a South Korean professional football club. The club is based in Seogwipo, Jeju of South Korea.-History:... |
6 | 15 |
| = |  Andy CookeAndy Cooke Andrew "Andy" Cooke is an English former professional footballer, who played as a striker for 16 years, from 1992 until he retired in 2008.-Career:... |
Busan I'Cons | 6 | 20 |
| = | Itamar Itamar Batista Da Silva Itamar Batista da Silva, also known as "il bove", is a Brazilian football player. His previous clubs include Jaguares de Chiapas, Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma, Suwon Samsung Bluewings, Pohang Steelers, Chunnam Dragons and Tigres UANL... |
Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons Chunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:... |
6 | 22 |
| = | Tavares André Luiz Tavares Andrezinho, real name André Luiz Tavares, mostly called Tavares in Korea , is a Brazilian footballer who plays as an Attacking midfielder for Internacional. His previous clubs are Flamengo, Pohang Steelers and Nova Iguaçu... |
Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it... |
6 | 23 |
Championship playoffs
Participants
- First Stage winners: Pohang SteelersPohang SteelersPohang Steelers are a South Korean professional football club based in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. They were originally called POSCO, after the Pohang Iron and Steel Company that owned it...
- Second Stage winners: Suwon Samsung BluewingsSuwon Samsung BluewingsSuwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours...
- Top two teams in the overall table (stage one and stage two combined table) other than the winners of each stage: Ulsan Hyundai Horangi and Chunnam DragonsChunnam DragonsChunnam Dragons is a football club founded in 1995 in the Korean city of Gwangyang, which joined the K-League for the 1995 season at the same time as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, their Jeolla province rivals.-History:...
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Semi-finals
----First leg
Second leg
Suwon Samsung Bluewings win 4-3 on penalties
| 2004 K-League Winners |
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Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings Suwon Samsung Bluewings is a South Korean football club based in the city of Suwon, South Korea, that plays in the K-League. Founded in December 1995, they have become one of Asian football's most famous clubs with a host of domestic and continental honours... 3rd Title |