Asian CupIn the semifinals, the Jordan team defeated the South Korean team with a score of 2-0, causing the biggest upset of this tournament and successfully advancing to the final. Before this game, the head coach of the Jordan teamAmuTa said that although South Korea showed great spirit and strength in the group stage, their backline was inconsistent and often conceded goals in games. Therefore, as long as the Jordanians can withstand the South Korean team's attack, they have a chance to beat their opponents.
South Korea defeated Saudi Arabia and Australia in the knockout rounds, mainly thanks to the strategy of both teams shrinking their defence after scoring goals, giving the initiative to South Korea. However, if the opponent does not score first and then shrink the defence, South Korea may not be able to tie the score in the final moments. South Korea's two knockout games were tied at the last minute when their opponents' concentration and fitness declined, which shows that their physical superiority was an important factor in their victory.
The South Korean team performed well in attack, giving the impression of high concentration and continuity in attack. But in reality, this is due to the opponent's choice in the gameDefend and counterattack, completely handing over the offensive initiative to the South Korean team. In fact, the realization of this offensive effect was the result given by the rivals, who gave up the advantage of the midfield and the initiative of the attack, which led to being suppressed by the South Korean team. In a matchup of strong teams, it is crucial to choose the appropriate game strategy. South Korea's strength lies in their physical ability, and they are more adept at playing physical confrontations on the field. WhileTeam JapanThere are still some shortcomings in this area that need to be strengthened.
However, despite the fact that the South Korean team in this sessionAsian CupThey advanced to the semi-finals in a row, but their attack was not outstanding. With the exception of the match against Bahrain, South Korea have all played in draws against other teams. Therefore, the Jordan team is not without a chance to beat the South Korean team, and the key is the flexible use of the game strategy. Once in the lead, Jordan must not be conservative and should continue to put pressure on the opposition defence. Jordan's ability to break down the flanks is excellent and they should keep putting pressure on the opposition defence in regulation time.
In this semi-final, South Korea's defender Kim Min-jae missed the game due to suspension, which is bad news for South Korea. Considering that South Korea's backline is already shaky, conceding goals is inevitable without a main centre-back. Once South Korea conceded the first goal, they had to rely on offense to suppress the opponent, and offense instead of defense became the game strategy.
Jordan's Tamari and Ulwan are the core players of the team, and their performance in the game is particularly important. For the South Korean team, whether star Son Heung-min plays well will also directly affect the direction of the game. Son Heung-min has shown maturity in recent games, ditching the crying appearance and becoming the captain of the team. The battle between the core players of the two sides will be the highlight of the game, and the performance of South Korea's attacking player Lee Gang-in will also be crucial.
South Korea's biggest strength is their tireless running on the field, so Jordan must prevent being overtaken in the second half or extra time even if they score first. South Korea had to go to extra time in almost every game, but it was always the South Koreans who had the last laugh in the end, and they beat their opponents with a strong physical advantage. Jordan's overall strength is not as good as South Korea's, and they are scoring for the first timeAsian CupThe semi-finals have already created career bests. The Korean team has become this oneAsian CupThe favourites, especially in theTeam JapanAfter being eliminated, fans are more optimistic about the performance of the South Korean team. Jordan have won just one of their last six meetings with South Korea, drawing three times and losing twice. Therefore, Jordan will be hoping to create a record to beat South Korea in this game, and they do not want to be a backdrop for the opposing team.
In fact, Jordan is also a strong team, scoring 10 goals in five games. However, they will need to be more solid at the back against a strong South Korea side and it will be difficult to keep a goal in the 90 minutes. However, Jordan's midfielder Rushdan has recovered from injury in this game, and his return will strengthen the team's control up front.
For South Korea, the biggest instability may come from the referee's decision. The referee of the matchHassanOriginally from the United Arab Emirates, he often sways the course of the game. In the match between Jordan and Malaysia,HassanOne was awarded to the Jordanian teamPenalties。In the match between Australia and Indonesia,Hassaneven took out 6 red cards directly, which was very unfavorable to the South Korean team. Therefore, when Jordan is attacking, South Korea's defenders must be careful not to make too big an interception, otherwise they are likely to be penalizedPenalties
The referee's decision can sometimes make the difference in the direction of the game, but it's all about the team's own strength and performance. The South Korean team in this sessionAsian Cupand has a strong player and experience. Despite the fact that the Jordanian team is in this sessionAsian Cupbut there is still a gap in their strength against South Korea. Therefore, despite the possibility of an upset, South Korea are still the favourites for this match.
In this sessionAsian CupIn the semi-finals, South Korea defeated Jordan 3-1 to advance to the final. The South Korean team showed strong strength and consistent performance for the final victoryAsian CupThe championship laid a solid foundation.
In this match, the South Korean team played an excellent attacking ability. They took the initiative to dominate the game and constantly threatened the Jordanian defence. In the first half, the South Korean team used a quick counterattack and a well-organized attack, and scored two goals by Lee Gang-in and Son Heung-min to extend the score to 2-0. In the second half, South Korea continued to maintain good possession and passing style, further consolidating the lead. Although the Jordanians fought back late in the game, they were unable to change the situation in the end.
South Korea's performance was helped by their solid defense and excellent attacking coordination. In the game, the South Korean team's backline was solid and able to effectively control the Jordan team's attack. On the offensive front, players such as Son Heung-min and Lee Gang-in showed excellent individual ability and teamwork, constantly creating a threat to the Jordanian team. In addition, South Korea's midfield is also very well organised, they are able to quickly switch between attack and defence, maintaining a certain amount of possession and attacking rhythm.
Compared with the stability of the South Korean team, the Jordanian team showed greater volatility in the game. Despite their goal in the game, they were still struggling to compete with South Korea overall. Jordan's attack lacked coherence and could not form effective coordination and threat. Defensively, Jordan's backline often made mistakes, giving South Korea plenty of attacking opportunities.
To sum up, the South Korean team has won this time with its excellent offense and solid defenseAsian CupIn the semi-finals, they defeated the Jordan team and successfully advanced to the final. The South Korean team showed strength and good teamwork, which put a lot of pressure on the opponent. And for the Jordanian team, despite their presence in this sessionAsian Cuphas achieved good results, but it needs to further improve its offensive and defensive capabilities in order to compete with the giants of Asian football.