[2023 AFC Asian Cup] Korean soccer also becomes a K-drama, advances to quarterfinals as a result of unexpected match

 

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⚽ Korea wins on penalties against Saudi Arabia...Asia Cup quarterfinals against Australia

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The Korean national soccer team defeated Middle Eastern powerhouse Saudi Arabia and advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup.

The national team, led by coach Jurgen Klinsmann, won 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a fierce battle in the round of 16 against Saudi Arabia held at Al Rayyan Education City Stadium in Qatar on the 30th (local time).

In this day's game, Korea allowed Saudi Arabia to score the first goal at the start of the second half, but in the 54th minute of the second half, Cho Gyu-seong (Midtjylland) scored an exquisite header to tie the score at 1-1. In the ensuing penalty shootout, goalkeeper Cho Hyun-woo blocked the shots of Saudi Arabia's 3rd and 4th kickers one after another, securing a ticket to the quarterfinals.

As a result, Korea has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup for the eighth time in a row since the 1996 United Arab Emirates (UAE) tournament, and continues its challenge of regaining the top spot for the first time in 64 years since the 2nd Asian Cup in 1960.

Korea will compete with Australia, who defeated Indonesia 4-0 on the 3rd of next month (Korean time) and advanced to the quarterfinals, to advance to the semifinals.

Revenge after 36 years, Cho Gyu-seong and Cho Hyun-woo achieved it... Korea beat Saudi Arabia and advanced to the quarterfinals

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Cho Gyu-seong scores a dramatic equalizer in the 99th minute to send the game into overtime

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It has been 36 years since they defeated Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup. In the final of the 1988 Qatar Tournament, Korea lost to Saudi Arabia 3-4 in a penalty shoot-out after drawing without scoring in overtime, giving up the trophy. They met again after 12 years in the semifinals of the 2000 Lebanon Tournament, but lost 1-2. And in the group stage of the 2007 Indonesian tournament, the score was 1-1.

 

[2023 AFC Asian Cup Qatar] Round of 16 Saudi Arabia vs. Korea

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[Asian Cup] ‘Let’s follow the rules!’… ‘Captain’ Son Heung-min remained cool-headed even after 120 minutes of bloody battle

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‘Captain’ Son Heung-min (Tottenham)’s judgment was cool-headed even after 120 minutes of bloody battle.

The 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup round of 16 match played by Klinsmann against Saudi Arabia was like a roller coaster. Korea, which conceded the first goal in the first minute of the second half, brought the game back to square one with Cho Kyu-sung (Midtjylland)'s golden goal in extra time of the second half, about a minute before the final whistle sounded.

Son Heung-min, wearing the captain's armband, went to the center circle and stood in front of the referee with the Saudi player. By flipping a coin, it was time to decide which goal would be the penalty shootout and which team would kick it first. However, there was a small scuffle during this process. According to a national team official on the 1st (Korean time), the referee unilaterally decided to proceed with a penalty shootout from the left goalpost with the goalpost as the standard. Since the relay camera was already installed near the goal, the intention was to proceed there for convenience.

Coincidentally, the ‘Red Devils’ were barely visible behind the goal. On this day, most of the 44,000 stadiums were filled with Saudi fans wearing green uniforms. Korean fans could only be seen as 'dots' here and there, but there were about 10 Korean fans on the right side of the goal post, on the opposite side of the side chosen by the referee. Son Heung-min answered immediately. As per the rules, they argued that the goal would be decided by flipping a coin.

The referee had no choice but to agree with Son Heung-min's argument to proceed according to the rules. As a result of a coin toss, the location for the penalty shootout was decided to be the goal on the side where there were a few Korean fans. And Cho Hyun-woo (Ulsan), who guarded the goal while listening to the cheering of Korean fans from nearby, performed a 'save show' twice. Son Heung-min, who did not avoid the first kicker's heavy duty, and the three players who followed him at the penalty spot successfully shot in front of the Red Devils, giving Korea a ticket to the quarterfinals.

The Taegeuk Warriors, who have overcome the first hurdle in their quest to win the Asian Cup in 64 years, will play the quarterfinals against Australia at 0:30 am on the 3rd at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar.

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