Kimcheon City Hall Wins Tight Rivalry Game Against Seodaemun District Office in 2026 National Industrial Basketball Federation Tournament

Kimcheon City Hall secured a hard-fought 52-50 victory over Seodaemun District Office on April 25, 2026, at the Kimcheon Indoor Gymnasium in the second day of the 2026 National Industrial Basketball Federation Tournament. The win marked Kimcheon’s second consecutive victory in the tournament, positioning them for a potential championship run with one game remaining.

The game was characterized by intense defensive pressure and low scoring throughout, reflecting the physical nature of the rivalry between the two municipal teams. Kimcheon held a narrow 31-28 lead at halftime after a tightly contested first half where both teams struggled to find offensive rhythm against stout defenses.

Seodaemun District Office briefly took the lead in the fourth quarter, going ahead 39-38 after overcoming Kimcheon’s early advantage. Still, Kimcheon responded with a key three-point play by Lee Hye-joo that sparked a 6-0 run, pushing their lead to 45-39 and shifting momentum back in their favor.

Seodaemun fought back through a fast break basket by Park Eun-seo, cutting the deficit to 45-47 and reigniting the contest. Kimcheon then extended their lead to five points at 52-47 with 1 minute and 20 seconds remaining, forcing Seodaemun into a desperate final push.

With just 10 seconds left on the clock, Park Eun-seo hit a crucial three-pointer for Seodaemun to narrow the gap to 52-50. Kimcheon subsequently called a timeout to preserve their slim advantage. The final sequence became chaotic when a jump ball was called with 5.8 seconds remaining, granting Seodaemun possession for one last attempt. However, a fumble during Seodaemun’s final offensive play resulted in a turnover, allowing Kimcheon to run out the clock and seal the victory.

The victory improved Kimcheon City Hall’s tournament record to 2-0, while Seodaemun District Office fell to 1-1. Kimcheon now faces Sangcheong City Hall on April 26, 2026, in the tournament finale. A win in that game would supply Kimcheon a 3-0 record and secure the championship title outright.

For Seodaemun District Office, the loss leaves them at 1-1 with their final game against Sangcheong City Hall also scheduled for April 26. Depending on outcomes, Seodaemun could still finish with a 2-1 record, but the championship would be out of reach if Kimcheon wins their final match.

The game exemplified the competitive spirit of the National Industrial Basketball Federation Tournament, which features municipal government teams from across South Korea. Both squads displayed resilience and tactical discipline in a contest where every possession was fiercely contested, ultimately decided by execution in the final seconds.

As the tournament concludes, all eyes will be on the April 26 finale between Kimcheon City Hall and Sangcheong City Hall, with the championship hanging in the balance. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if Kimcheon can complete the sweep and claim the title, or if Sangcheong can pull off an upset to reshuffle the final standings.

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