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    IN PICTURES: Covid-19 - No fans, no atmosphere but football action returns at last

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    IN PICTURES: Covid-19 - No fans, no atmosphere but football action returns at last

    World watching closely as South Korea launches K League two months late

    Published:  May 09, 2020 16:44 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor
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    Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC v Suwon Samsung Bluewings - Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju, South Korea - May 8, 2020
    The 2020 K-League season started on Friday with a match between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Suwon Samsung Bluewings played without spectators after a delay of more than two months caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC v Suwon Samsung Bluewings - Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju, South Korea - May 8, 2020
    The Jeonju World Cup Stadium, home turf of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, was not filled with fans but giant yellow and white cards saying "#CU SOON STAY STRONG" were placed on empty seats, while coaches and substitutes wore face masks. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC v Suwon Samsung Bluewings - Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju, South Korea - May 8, 2020
    Broadcasters from 10 countries, mostly in Asia and Europe, have bought rights for the season and South Korea's football association K-League live-streamed Friday's match on Twitter and YouTube with English commentary. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC v Suwon Samsung Bluewings - Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju, South Korea - May 8, 2020
    Han Dong-min, a Bluewings fan who usually watches games in the stadium, was rooting for his team at a pub in Suwon, on the outskirts of Seoul. "I was really happy to watch a soccer match even it was without fans," said the 22-year-old Han after his team's 1-0 defeat. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC v Suwon Samsung Bluewings - Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju, South Korea - May 8, 2020
    After a goalless first half, Jeonbuk striker Lee Dong-gook scored in the 83rd minute to clinch victory for the defending champions. Lee celebrated the goal with sign language meaning respect, joining the "Thanks To You Challenge" in South Korea to express gratitude to medical workers fighting hard to tackle the virus. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC v Suwon Samsung Bluewings - Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju, South Korea - May 8, 2020
    "I was disappointed as all soccer games around the world were suspended because of the coronavirus," said Lee Sang-hyup, a 24-year-old Bluewings fan in Suwon. "But after watching today's game, I feel like my heart is beating after a long time." Image Credit: Reuters
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    Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC v Suwon Samsung Bluewings - Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju, South Korea - May 8, 2020
    South Korea, which has conducted widespread testing, intensive contact tracing and tracking apps to contain the spread of the virus, eased social distancing rules from May 6. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC v Suwon Samsung Bluewings - Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju, South Korea - May 8, 2020
    The K-League opener followed the start of South Korea's baseball league on May 5, which attracted fans of Major League Baseball (MLB) craving to watch games with MLB on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC v Suwon Samsung Bluewings - Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonju, South Korea - May 8, 2020
    The K League is Asia's oldest professional league, dating back to 1983, and teams will play 27 matches this season, down from 38 due to the delay caused by the coronavirus. Image Credit: Reuters

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