Korea National League 2008
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The Korea National League 2008 season operates its season in two stages, with the winners of each stage and the two runners-up advancing to the post-season championship playoffs.
In the event of the same team winning both stages, there will be no playoff.
2nd leg
Ulsan Mipo 2–2 Suwon City on aggregate. Ulsan Mipo won 5–4 on penalties.
In the event of the same team winning both stages, there will be no playoff.
First Stage
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulsan Mipo Dolphins Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium.... |
13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 8 | 35 | |
| 2 | Busan Kyotong | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 18 | 27 | |
| 3 | Suwon City Suwon City Suwon City FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Suwon. It currently plays in the National League. They play their home games at Suwon Civil Stadium.-2011 season squad:-Club honors:... |
13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 11 | 24 | |
| 4 | Gangneung City FC | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 18 | 24 | |
| 5 | Gimhae FC Gimhae FC Gimhae City FC is a South Korean football club based in the city of Gimhae. It was founded in 2007, and started competing in the National League from the 2008 season.-2011 Season Squad:-Statistics:-External links:*... |
13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 17 | −1 | 22 |
| 6 | Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC is a South Korean football club based in the Seoul satellite city of Goyang. It currently plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.- K-League Membership :... |
13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 21 | |
| 7 | Cheonan City FC Cheonan City FC Cheonan City is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Cheonan. It was founded in 2007, and has competed in the National League since the 2008 season. The team plays their home games at the 30,000+ seat Baekseok Stadium, built in 2008, in Baekseok-dong in Cheonan... |
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 19 | |
| 8 | Daejeon HNP FC Daejeon Hydro & Nuclear Power FC Daejeon Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power FC are a South Korean soccer team based in Daejeon. They currently compete in the Korea National League. They are run by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, and play their home games at Daejeon Hanbat Stadium.... |
13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 17 | −1 | 16 |
| 9 | Changwon City FC Changwon City FC Changwon City FC or Changwon City Office, is a South Korean football club based in the city of Changwon.Currently Changwon plays in the National League.-Coaching staff:*Head coach: Park Mal-bong*Assistant coach: Seo Dong-won*Trainer: Kim Hae-gook... |
13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 19 | −3 | 16 |
| 10 | Ansan Hallelujah Hallelujah Football Club Ansan Hallelujah FC are a South Korean soccer team based in Ansan. They currently compete in the Korea National League. They play their games at Ansan Wa~ Stadium.... |
13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 21 | −3 | 14 |
| 11 | Nowon Hummel Korea | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 21 | −7 | 12 |
| 12 | Incheon Korail Incheon Korail Incheon Korail FC is a South Korean soccer club based in Incheon. The team currently play in the Korea National League, the second division of Korean football. It is owned and operated by Korail, South Korea's national railroad operator, and play their home games at Incheon Munhak Stadium.Founded... |
13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 21 | −9 | 9 |
| 13 | Yesan FC | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 24 | −13 | 7 |
| 14 | Hongcheon Idu FC Hongcheon Idu FC Hongcheon Idu FC is a South Korean soccer club that is currently a member of the National League.The team started out life as INGNEX FC, and applied for league membership in 2006 but its application was rejected, however it was successful the second time around and was admitted to the 2007 National... |
13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 34 | −19 | 4 |
Second Stage
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suwon City Suwon City Suwon City FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Suwon. It currently plays in the National League. They play their home games at Suwon Civil Stadium.-2011 season squad:-Club honors:... |
13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 15 | 34 | |
| 2 | Gangneung City FC | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 25 | |
| 3 | Ansan Hallelujah Hallelujah Football Club Ansan Hallelujah FC are a South Korean soccer team based in Ansan. They currently compete in the Korea National League. They play their games at Ansan Wa~ Stadium.... |
13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 25 | |
| 4 | Ulsan Mipo Dolphins Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium.... |
13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 25 | 24 | |
| 5 | Gimhae FC Gimhae FC Gimhae City FC is a South Korean football club based in the city of Gimhae. It was founded in 2007, and started competing in the National League from the 2008 season.-2011 Season Squad:-Statistics:-External links:*... |
13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 19 | 22 | |
| 6 | Daejeon HNP FC Daejeon Hydro & Nuclear Power FC Daejeon Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power FC are a South Korean soccer team based in Daejeon. They currently compete in the Korea National League. They are run by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, and play their home games at Daejeon Hanbat Stadium.... |
13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 20 | |
| 7 | Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC is a South Korean football club based in the Seoul satellite city of Goyang. It currently plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.- K-League Membership :... |
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 19 |
| 8 | Changwon City FC Changwon City FC Changwon City FC or Changwon City Office, is a South Korean football club based in the city of Changwon.Currently Changwon plays in the National League.-Coaching staff:*Head coach: Park Mal-bong*Assistant coach: Seo Dong-won*Trainer: Kim Hae-gook... |
13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 15 | 18 | |
| 9 | Busan Kyotong | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 19 | 17 | |
| 10 | Nowon Hummel Korea | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 18 | −3 | 14 |
| 11 | Cheonan City FC Cheonan City FC Cheonan City is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Cheonan. It was founded in 2007, and has competed in the National League since the 2008 season. The team plays their home games at the 30,000+ seat Baekseok Stadium, built in 2008, in Baekseok-dong in Cheonan... |
13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 27 | −5 | 13 |
| 12 | Incheon Korail Incheon Korail Incheon Korail FC is a South Korean soccer club based in Incheon. The team currently play in the Korea National League, the second division of Korean football. It is owned and operated by Korail, South Korea's national railroad operator, and play their home games at Incheon Munhak Stadium.Founded... |
13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 24 | −11 | 12 |
| 13 | Hongcheon Idu FC Hongcheon Idu FC Hongcheon Idu FC is a South Korean soccer club that is currently a member of the National League.The team started out life as INGNEX FC, and applied for league membership in 2006 but its application was rejected, however it was successful the second time around and was admitted to the 2007 National... |
13 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 20 | 51 | −31 | 6 |
| 14 | Yesan FC | 13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 34 | −21 | 4 |
Final Standing
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulsan Mipo Dolphins Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium.... |
26 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 69 | 33 | 59 | First Stage Winner | |
| 2 | Suwon City Suwon City Suwon City FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Suwon. It currently plays in the National League. They play their home games at Suwon Civil Stadium.-2011 season squad:-Club honors:... |
26 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 54 | 26 | 58 | Second Stage Winner | |
| 3 | Gangneung City FC | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 42 | 29 | 49 | Second Stage Runner-up | |
| 4 | Busan Kyotong | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 49 | 37 | 44 | First Stage Runner-up | |
| 5 | Gimhae FC Gimhae FC Gimhae City FC is a South Korean football club based in the city of Gimhae. It was founded in 2007, and started competing in the National League from the 2008 season.-2011 Season Squad:-Statistics:-External links:*... |
26 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 41 | 36 | 44 | ||
| 6 | Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC Kookmin Bank FC is a South Korean football club based in the Seoul satellite city of Goyang. It currently plays in the National League, the second tier of Korean football.- K-League Membership :... |
26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 35 | 26 | 40 | ||
| 7 | Ansan Hallelujah Hallelujah Football Club Ansan Hallelujah FC are a South Korean soccer team based in Ansan. They currently compete in the Korea National League. They play their games at Ansan Wa~ Stadium.... |
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 40 | 36 | 39 | ||
| 8 | Daejeon HNP FC Daejeon Hydro & Nuclear Power FC Daejeon Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power FC are a South Korean soccer team based in Daejeon. They currently compete in the Korea National League. They are run by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, and play their home games at Daejeon Hanbat Stadium.... |
26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 34 | 30 | 36 | ||
| 9 | Changwon City FC Changwon City FC Changwon City FC or Changwon City Office, is a South Korean football club based in the city of Changwon.Currently Changwon plays in the National League.-Coaching staff:*Head coach: Park Mal-bong*Assistant coach: Seo Dong-won*Trainer: Kim Hae-gook... |
26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 39 | 34 | 34 | ||
| 10 | Cheonan City FC Cheonan City FC Cheonan City is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Cheonan. It was founded in 2007, and has competed in the National League since the 2008 season. The team plays their home games at the 30,000+ seat Baekseok Stadium, built in 2008, in Baekseok-dong in Cheonan... |
26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 40 | 42 | −2 | 32 | |
| 11 | Nowon Hummel Korea | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 29 | 39 | −10 | 26 | |
| 12 | Incheon Korail Incheon Korail Incheon Korail FC is a South Korean soccer club based in Incheon. The team currently play in the Korea National League, the second division of Korean football. It is owned and operated by Korail, South Korea's national railroad operator, and play their home games at Incheon Munhak Stadium.Founded... |
26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 45 | −20 | 21 | |
| 13 | Yesan FC | 26 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 24 | 58 | −34 | 11 | |
| 14 | Hongcheon Idu FC Hongcheon Idu FC Hongcheon Idu FC is a South Korean soccer club that is currently a member of the National League.The team started out life as INGNEX FC, and applied for league membership in 2006 but its application was rejected, however it was successful the second time around and was admitted to the 2007 National... |
26 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 35 | 85 | −50 | 10 |
Championship Playoff
Semifinals
----Final
1st leg2nd leg
Ulsan Mipo 2–2 Suwon City on aggregate. Ulsan Mipo won 5–4 on penalties.
Winner
| Korea National League 2008 Winners |
|---|
| Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium.... 2nd Title |
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals | Pld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kim Young-HooKim Young-Hoo Kim Young-Hoo is a South Korean football player who plays as a striker for South Korean K-League side Gangwon FC.Kim began his career at Korea National League side Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. He won the National League top scorer the his first season... |
Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium.... |
31 | 29 |
| 2 | Kim Jin-Il Kim Jin-Il Kim Jin-Il is a South Korean football player who, as of July 2010 is playing for Goyang Kookmin Bank FC.He was joined K-League side Pohang Steelers in 2004 season. In two season of Pohang, He played only 1 game for Korean FA Cup.... |
Busan Kyotong | 18 | 24 |
| 3 | Kim Min-Goo |
Gangneung City FC | 13 | 21 |
| 4 | Lee Kil-Yong Lee Kil-yong Lee Kil-Yong is a South Korean football player who is play at forward for Changwon City at National League in South Korea.- Club career :*1999-2002 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i*2003-2004 Pohang Steelers*2004 Bucheon SK... |
Changwon City FC Changwon City FC Changwon City FC or Changwon City Office, is a South Korean football club based in the city of Changwon.Currently Changwon plays in the National League.-Coaching staff:*Head coach: Park Mal-bong*Assistant coach: Seo Dong-won*Trainer: Kim Hae-gook... |
13 | 25 |
| 5 | Gu Hyun-Seo |
Cheonan City FC Cheonan City FC Cheonan City is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Cheonan. It was founded in 2007, and has competed in the National League since the 2008 season. The team plays their home games at the 30,000+ seat Baekseok Stadium, built in 2008, in Baekseok-dong in Cheonan... |
13 | 25 |
| = | Park Dong-Il |
Hongcheon Idu FC Hongcheon Idu FC Hongcheon Idu FC is a South Korean soccer club that is currently a member of the National League.The team started out life as INGNEX FC, and applied for league membership in 2006 but its application was rejected, however it was successful the second time around and was admitted to the 2007 National... |
13 | 25 |
| 7 | Ha Jung-Heon Ha Jung-Heon Ha Jung-Heon is a South Korean football player who plays as a forward for South Korean club that K-League side Gangwon FC.He started his career at Korea National League side Suwon City FC. In 17 November 2009, Gangwon called him as sixth order at 2010 K-League Draft... |
Suwon City Suwon City Suwon City FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Suwon. It currently plays in the National League. They play their home games at Suwon Civil Stadium.-2011 season squad:-Club honors:... |
11 | 14 |
| 8 | Cho Joo-Young |
Daejeon HNP FC Daejeon Hydro & Nuclear Power FC Daejeon Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power FC are a South Korean soccer team based in Daejeon. They currently compete in the Korea National League. They are run by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, and play their home games at Daejeon Hanbat Stadium.... |
10 | 22 |
| 9 | Yang Dong-Chul |
Gimhae FC Gimhae FC Gimhae City FC is a South Korean football club based in the city of Gimhae. It was founded in 2007, and started competing in the National League from the 2008 season.-2011 Season Squad:-Statistics:-External links:*... |
9 | 26 |
Most Valuable Player
- The Most Valuable Player award was won by Yoo HyunYoo HyunYoo Hyun is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Incheon United.He was a member of 2005 East Asian Games's South Korea national football team. In 2007, he joined Korea National League's side Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard...
(Ulsan Hyundai Mipo DockyardUlsan Hyundai Mipo DockyardUlsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium....
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Top Scorer
- The Top Scorer award was won by Kim Young-HooKim Young-HooKim Young-Hoo is a South Korean football player who plays as a striker for South Korean K-League side Gangwon FC.Kim began his career at Korea National League side Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. He won the National League top scorer the his first season...
(Ulsan Hyundai Mipo DockyardUlsan Hyundai Mipo DockyardUlsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium....
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Top Assistor
- The Top Assistor award was won by Kim Yo-Hwan (Goyang Kookmin Bank)
Best XI
- Goalkeeper: Yoo HyunYoo HyunYoo Hyun is a South Korean football player who currently plays for Incheon United.He was a member of 2005 East Asian Games's South Korea national football team. In 2007, he joined Korea National League's side Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard...
(Ulsan Hyundai Mipo DockyardUlsan Hyundai Mipo DockyardUlsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium....
) - Defence: Kim Do-Yong (Busan Transportation CorporationBusan Transportation Corporation FCBusan Transportation Corporation FC, is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Busan.Currently Busan Transportation Corporation plays in the National League.-2011 Season Squad:-Club Honours:...
), Lee Young-Kyun (Suwon City), Kim Bong-KyumKim Bong-KyumKim Bong-Kyum is a South Korean football player.- Club Career :In 2007, he joined Korea National League side Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard....
(Ulsan Hyundai Mipo DockyardUlsan Hyundai Mipo DockyardUlsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium....
), Kim Jung-Kyum (Daejeon KHNP) - Midfield: Park Hee-Wan (Suwon City), Cha Jong-Yoon (Goyang Kookmin Bank), Na Il-Kyun (Gangneung City), Jo Joo-Young (Daejeon KHNP)
- Attack: Kim Young-HooKim Young-HooKim Young-Hoo is a South Korean football player who plays as a striker for South Korean K-League side Gangwon FC.Kim began his career at Korea National League side Ulsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. He won the National League top scorer the his first season...
(Ulsan Hyundai Mipo DockyardUlsan Hyundai Mipo DockyardUlsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium....
), Kim Jin-IlKim Jin-IlKim Jin-Il is a South Korean football player who, as of July 2010 is playing for Goyang Kookmin Bank FC.He was joined K-League side Pohang Steelers in 2004 season. In two season of Pohang, He played only 1 game for Korean FA Cup....
(Busan Transportation CorporationBusan Transportation Corporation FCBusan Transportation Corporation FC, is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Busan.Currently Busan Transportation Corporation plays in the National League.-2011 Season Squad:-Club Honours:...
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Manager of the Year
- The Manager of the Year award was won by Choi Soon-Ho (Ulsan Hyundai Mipo DockyardUlsan Hyundai Mipo DockyardUlsan Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Dolphins FC is a South Korean soccer club based in the city of Ulsan. They currently play in the National League. They are owned and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard and play their home games at Ulsan Sports Complex Stadium....
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Club of the Year
- The Club of the Year award was won by Ansan Hallelujah