South Korea got their wish and avoided the favourites Japan

Mondo Sports Updated on 2024-02-02

Recently, the South Korean men's football team drew 3-3 with Malaysia, which was the final game of the group stage. The South Korean men's soccer team, which finished second in the group stage, also "got their wish" to avoid Japan, the most promising to win the title.

This game can be described as dramatic. Twenty-one minutes later, South Korea took the lead thanks to a goal from Jung Woo-yeong. But then, the situation changed completely. Malaysia scored two goals each in the 51st and 62nd minutes of the second half to take the lead.

After falling behind 1-2 in the first half, the South Korean team relied on the opponent's "own gift" and Son Heung-min's stoppage time strike to reverse Malaysia 3-2. South Korea immediately regained top spot in the standings, and if that score continues, they will meet Japan in the first round of the group stage. However, on the countdown, South Korea's defence relaxed again and gave Malaysia a chance to equalise.

After the draw, South Korea head coach Jurgen Klinsmann had a mocking smile on his face, and it was an intriguing smile. It's ironic that South Korea's beautiful fans are cheering for their country to lose the game.

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