National Football Team Secures Victory in World Cup Qualifiers
By Lee Jun-hee, KBS News
In a stunning display of skill and determination, the national football team secured a refreshing victory in the second qualifying round of the North Korea-America World Cup. The game, which took place in China, saw consecutive goals from the talented Son Heung-min.
Captain Son Heung-min proved his promise to make his opponents unable to breathe a reality as he led the team to victory. The match, which silenced the one-sided cheers of the 40,000 Chinese spectators, showcased the team’s impressive performance.
Early in the game, a bold breakthrough by Hwang Hee-chan led to a penalty, which was expertly converted by Captain Son Heung-min. Following this, Son Heung-min further solidified his presence with an additional goal, this time with a well-placed header just before the end of the first half.
His exceptional performance continued in the second half, as he contributed to all three goals, including assisting Jeong Seung-hyun’s key goal with a sharp free kick. The team’s overwhelming performance ultimately led to a resounding 3-0 victory over China.
Son Heung-min’s display of skill and determination on the field was matched by his confidence off the field, as he gestured for silence in front of the Chinese cheering squad, fulfilling his promise not to let them breathe.
Despite the controversy surrounding Hwang Ui-jo, who was substituted in the second half, the national team’s victory marks a remarkable achievement, with two consecutive wins in the World Cup qualifiers.
Looking ahead, the team now begins full-scale preparations for the Asian Cup, building on their success in the North Korea-America World Cup qualifiers.
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The national football team in the second qualifying round of the North Korea-America World Cup recorded a refreshing victory in China thanks to consecutive goals from Son Heung-min.
Captain Son Heung-min made his promise to make his opponent unable to breathe reality.
This is a report from reporter Lee Jun-hee from Shenzhen, China.
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The national team silenced the one-sided cheers of the 40,000 Chinese spectators who filled the stadium in just 10 minutes.
One bold breakthrough by Hwang Hee-chan collapsed the Chinese defense, and a penalty was awarded, and captain Son Heung-min, who took the kicker, calmly shook the Chinese net.
Son Heung-min showed his presence by running in front of the Chinese cheering squad and making a gesture of silence, as if he had promised not to let them breathe.
The national team, who had gained momentum with an early first goal, continued their one-sided offensive, and Son Heung-min scored an extra goal this time with a header just before the end of the first half.
Lee Kang-in’s sharp corner kick was converted to Son Heung-min’s exquisite header which only changed direction, hitting the net once again.
Son Heung-min was on fire in the second half, contributing to all three goals, including assisting Jeong Seung-hyun’s key goal with a sharp free kick.
Hwang Ui-jo, who became a suspect on charges of illegal filming, was also substituted in the middle of the second half and played on the field for 22 minutes. The national team, showing their overwhelming performance, defeated China 3-0 and winning two World Cup qualifiers in a row.
[손흥민/축구 국가대표 : “(중국에서)저를 ‘신경 안 쓴다’, ‘어떻게 막는지 안다’라는 말을 들었을 때 기분이 좋지 않더라고요. 선수들과 같이 이겨낼 수 있어서 좋았던 것 같습니다.”]
It was a game that truly showed the spiciness of Korean football.
The national team, which has made a fresh start for North and Central America, now begins full-scale preparations for the Asian Cup.
This is Lee Jun-hee from KBS News from Shenzhen.
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