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South Korean All-Stars Edge Newcastle United 1-0 in Suwon

Newcastle fell 1-0 in the opening match of the Coupang Play Series in Suwon ahead of Sunday’s Tottenham friendly.

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

  • Kim Jin-gyu’s 36th-minute strike proved decisive as 27,422 fans braved 32 °C at Suwon World Cup Stadium to watch Team K League’s All-Stars secure the win.
  • Park Seung-soo, Newcastle’s new 18-year-old signing, made his club debut as a substitute in his former home stadium but was unable to spark a comeback.
  • Head coach Eddie Howe’s squad featured most first-team regulars apart from top scorer Alexander Isak, who remained sidelined with a thigh injury.
  • The fixture marked the first of two preseason matches in the 2025 Coupang Play Series, highlighting Newcastle’s efforts to integrate local talent and grow its Asian market presence.
  • The Magpies shift focus to their next preseason test against UEFA Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday.