The Korean national soccer team, led by head coach Jurgen Klinsmann, drew 2-2 against Jordan in the second Group E match of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup at Altumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar on the 20th.
Korea took the lead as Son himself kicked the penalty kick (PK) that he had secured in the 9th minute of the first half. However, the Korean team has suffered from Jordan’s offensives ever since. Confused, Korea scored an own goal as Park Yong-woo tried to kick the ball away from a corner kick in the extra time of the first half. Yazan al-Naimat’s mid-range goal in the extra time of the first half allowed the team to come from behind. Korea launched a full-blown attack in the second half, but its offense was useless and Hwang In-beom’s shot hit the defense and flowed into the goalpost in the extra time of the second half, barely tying the game. 메이저놀이터
Son Heung-min, who scored the first goal, struggled full-time, recording six shots and three key passes, but bowed his head to a draw. He led the attack with his personal ability, but it was regrettable that he did not have much success. He failed to create threatening shots or decisive opportunities, and he also made mistakes in shooting opportunities.
According to a Japanese reporter at the scene, when the whistle blew at the end of the game, Son made harsh remarks, scolded his teammates, and bowed his head heavily. The media said, “He couldn’t hide his disappointment and frustration. It was surprising that a player who was the top scorer in the English Premier League (EPL) showed such a performance in the group league at the Asian Cup.”
According to the media, Son Heung-min said, “There is never an easy match in the Asian Cup, and there is always a possibility of getting hurt. Today’s match is an example,” adding, “We learned a lot from today’s match as a team as players.” The media said, “Korea’s ace, who has aspired to win the Asian Cup for the first time in 64 years, regained his composure and made the remarks during an interview.”