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Newcastle Lose to K League All-Stars in Suwon; Park Debuts as Willock Is Stretchered Off

Sweltering conditions at Suwon offered a tough fitness test featuring Park Seung-soo’s Newcastle debut alongside Joe Willock’s stretchered exit.

Park Seung-soo of Newcastle United (C) attempts a shot against Team K League during the teams' exhibition football match at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, on July 30, 2025. (Yonhap)
Members of Team K League participate in an opening training session at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, on July 29, 2025, the eve of their match against Newcastle United. (Yonhap)
Park Seung-soo of Newcastle United (C) dribbles the ball during his club's preseason match against Team K League at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, for their exhibition football match on July 30, 2025. (Yonhap)
Members of Team K League hoist their teammate Kim Jin-gyu (C) after Kim scored against Newcastle United during the teams' exhibition football match at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, on July 30, 2025. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Team K League All-Stars secured a 1-0 victory at Suwon World Cup Stadium with Kim Jin-gyu’s 36th-minute strike in the Coupang Play Series opener.
  • Eighteen-year-old Park Seung-soo made his Newcastle debut as a substitute at his former K League 2 home, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.
  • Joe Willock suffered an ankle injury late in the match and was removed on a stretcher, raising concerns over his availability.
  • The match played out in over 32°C heat before 27,422 fans, providing a rigorous conditioning challenge on Newcastle’s Asian tour.
  • Newcastle now turns its focus to Sunday’s preseason clash with Tottenham Hotspur in Seoul as they seek their first win of the tour.