Eom Ji-sung and Bae Jun-ho Misfire as Swansea and Stoke Stumble to Stalemate in Goalless Draw
The first Korean derby of the 2024-25 Championship season saw Eom Ji-sung’s Swansea City and Bae Jun-ho’s Stoke City battle to a goalless draw. Both midfielders started the match but were unable to make a decisive impact before joining the Korean national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Despite Swansea’s 19 shots and Stoke’s 10, neither team could break the deadlock. As the Championship pauses for the international break, Eom and Bae head into national duty in solid form, offering manager Hong Myung-bo versatile options in the absence of Son Heung-min.