A dramatic stoppage-time strike by Nam Tae-Hee rescued a vital point for Jeju United as they battled back to hold league leaders Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to a 1-1 draw at Jeju World Cup Stadium on Friday morning, snapping a four-game losing streak in the most dramatic of fashions.

For much of the contest, it appeared Jeonbuk would strengthen their already commanding K League 1 lead. The visitors started the brighter, controlling the opening stages with sleek passing and incision in the final third. Their breakthrough came in the 28th minute, when Kwon Chang-Hoon found space down the flank, whipped in a low cross, and Brazilian striker Tiago Orobo arrived late to steer the ball past Jeju goalkeeper Ahn Chang-gi.

Jeonbuk’s confidence was evident as they dictated tempo for the remainder of the first half, with Lee Seung-Woo earning a yellow card for a late challenge in the 33rd minute—one of several gritty midfield battles on display. Jeju, meanwhile, looked bereft of ideas in attack, and home supporters grew restless as the minutes ticked by.

The second half saw a revitalized Jeju. Manager Nam Ki-Il made a double change at the interval, injecting energy with Kim Jin-ho and Oh Jae-Hyeok. The home side responded with a sustained spell of pressure, forcing Jeonbuk keeper Son Bum-geun into a string of fine saves—including a reflex stop to deny Yoo In-Soo’s header and a crucial block from Yuri Jonathan’s angled effort. Still, Jeonbuk nearly sealed the result in the 74th minute, when Park Jae-yeon’s header sailed agonizingly over the bar.

But the contest’s turning point arrived deep into stoppage time. With Jeju throwing bodies forward, the ball broke to Nam Tae-Hee at the top of the box, and the veteran midfielder arrowed a low shot past a sea of defenders and into the corner for the 90+7’ equalizer—sparking delirium among the home faithful. Jeonbuk’s frustration was compounded moments later as Jeon Jin-Woo saw yellow for dissent amid the chaos.

The draw keeps Jeonbuk comfortably atop the league, now with 69 points—16 clear of their nearest rivals. Jeju, meanwhile, avert disaster and climb to 11th, the late goal possibly marking a turning point in a campaign teetering on the brink.