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K-League Wrap: Ulsan close on Steelers

In the penultimate matchday of the regular season, Ulsan climbed into second spot with the victory - moving above Jeonbuk Motors in third on goal difference.

The hosts at Munsu Cup Stadium got off to a flying start, when Kim Young-Sam opened the scoring on three minutes.

A brace from Maranhao kept alive Jeju United's hopes of breaking into the next phase of the season, as they came from behind to beat Busan l'Park away from home 2-1.

Seventh-placed Busan led on 36 minutes when Kim Ik-Hyun scored, but Jeju's Brazilian striker scored twice in four minutes in the second half to put his side within a point of breaking into the top half of the table.

Seongnam went level on points with Busan l'Park in the fight for the final championship round spot, after they beat lowly Gangwon 2-0 at home.

Busan l'Park are away at leaders Pohang in the final match of the regular season, while Seongnam are on the road at Gyeongnam (11th) and Jeju United will host Daejon Citizen in the race for the coveted seventh spot.