Daegu: Daegu FC will remain in South Korea's top football league next year following a narrow victory in a playoff match against Chungnam Asan FC on Sunday. According to Yonhap News Agency, Lee Chan-dong emerged as the hero for Daegu FC by scoring in extra time, sealing a 3-1 win in the second leg of the promotion-relegation playoff. This victory ensured Daegu's survival in the K League 1 with a 6-5 aggregate score after having lost the first leg 4-3 on Thursday. Daegu FC found themselves in the playoff after finishing 11th in the 12-club K League 1, while Chungnam Asan aimed for their first-ever promotion by finishing second in the 13-club K League 2. In the first half, Daegu dominated proceedings, with Cesinha scoring during stoppage time after a quick exchange with Edgar. In the 83rd minute, Daegu extended their lead when Edgar redirected a shot from Lee Yong-rae following a corner, making it seem like the match was in Daegu's hands. However, drama ensued when a penalty was awarded to Chungnam Asan in s toppage time after the ball struck Edgar's arm inside the box. Juninho converted the penalty, leveling the aggregate score at 5-5. The match took another turn when Chungnam Asan's Josepablo Monreal received a red card for a foul on Kyohei Yoshino. This gave Daegu a numerical advantage, which they capitalized on in extra time. Lee Chan-dong's left-footed volley secured Daegu's lead, ultimately preserving their K League 1 status and avoiding relegation for the first time since 2016.