He led by a large margin in terms of record ball possession rate 78-22, shooting number 12-2, effective shooting number 5-2 and corner kick 13-4. However, he ended up drawing in the most important goal fight. Due to Thailand’s dense defense, he couldn’t penetrate the path of attack from the beginning of the game, and failed to add a goal to boost the mood of victory after the first goal, before conceding an equalizer. He revealed the problems that he had seen at the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar.
It was similar to the match against Malaysia in the third group match of the 2023 Asian Cup. At that time, Korea was ahead with Jung Woo-young scoring the first goal in the 21st minute of the first half. However, the team failed to score an additional goal and conceded two consecutive goals early and midway in the second half. At the end of the second half, Lee Kang-in and Son Heung-min turned the tables, but they were beaten 3-3 by a theater goal just before the end of the second half.
The match against Thailand went similarly. He tried to secure the first goal by penetrating the opponent’s defense, but failed to escape further. Rather, he was attacked by the opponent and allowed a tie. He was shaken twice by the opponent’s throw-in play, and eventually, he lost a point in vain as the space behind the defense opened up. Again, he lost concentration in the lead situation, providing an excuse for pursuit, leaving a deep regret.
Korea was part of Group C of the second qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA Asian region. It beat Singapore 5-0 at home, and beat China 3-0 in away matches. However, it failed to secure its third home game against Thailand, and thus maintained its top spot with two wins, one draw, and nine points, and seven points. However, it is now being chased by Thailand and China, which rank second with one win, one draw and one loss.
The fourth away match against Thailand could be a big challenge. Of course, the team is one step ahead in objective performance. However, the team’s potential in the 2023 Asian Cup and Sunday’s showdowns is daunting. The home advantage is also daunting. On the contrary, Korea has taken on the homework as its weaknesses from the 2023 Asian Cup have been rediscovered. Attention is focusing on whether the Korean soccer team, which has once again been badly hurt following the 2023 Asian Cup, will be able to turn the away match in Thailand into an opportunity to turn around.
BY: 카지노사이트