In the knockout round of 16 of the Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia and South Korea fought fiercely, and Cho Gyu-sung's header equalized for South Korea, and finally the game entered the penalty shootout with a record of 1-1.
The match stats showed that both teams put in an excellent performance in a fierce 90-minute battle. Saudi Arabia had 12 shots on goal, three on target, 41 per cent possession, 81 per cent pass completion and eight fouls. South Korea, on the other hand, had 15 shots on goal, 6 on target, 59 per cent possession, 85 per cent pass completion and 11 fouls. Corner kicks, scoring opportunities, penalty area ** goals and other data also show a fierce confrontation.
In terms of passes, South Korea had a clear advantage, with a total of 604 passes and a pass completion rate of 85 per cent, compared to Saudi Arabia's 434 and a success rate of 81 per cent. South Korea also leads the way in terms of long pass success rate and cross success rate, at 55% and 35% respectively.
Defensively, Saudi Arabia performed well, showing a strong defence with 36 clearances, 8 interceptions, 11 headers and 17 tackles. South Korea, on the other hand, had more interceptions and headers, with 18 and 15 respectively. Although the score was 1-1 in the end, the fighting spirit and excellent performance of both sides was breathtaking. The penalty shootout of the game was a stalemate and showed the strength of both teams.
Overall, the match showcased the fierce rivalry and football skills of the two teams, Saudi Arabia and South Korea. Win or lose, they all gave the audience a great show.