Kim Dong-min (Incheon United), who was sent off for fouling Son Heung-min in a friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and Team K League, worries fans.
Kim Dong-min participated in the friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and Team K League held at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul on the followingnoon of the 13th. Son Heung-min took a goal chance 28 minutes following being replaced in the second half of the day.
Son Heung-min, who received Richalisson’s pass, broke through the defense and created a 1:1 situation with the goalkeeper. At the decisive moment, Kim Dong-min blocked Son Heung-min from running with a tackle from the back. For this offense, he received a red card and sent off. Kim Dong-min, who was sent off four minutes following playing as a substitute in the second half, might not hide his disappointment.
The match ended with Tottenham’s 6-3 victory. Heung-Min Son scored a multi-goal and received cheers from fans.
In an interview right following the match, Kim Dong-min said, “I wanted to do well, so I was sent off earlier. It’s upsetting.” He also said, “Heung-min hyung was okay, too,” he said.
However, right following the match, malicious comments criticizing Kim Dong-min’s tackle continued on various portal sites. Some netizens commented, “Is it a true story of a back tackle in a single chance?”, “I might see Son Heung-min’s goal…”, “Excessive foul”, “What are you going to do if you get injured?”, “Let’s raise our awareness”, “Do you have to leave the friendly match?” Did I have to commit a foul that deserved it?”
The baptism of malicious comments continued on Kim Dong-min’s personal SNS. There was also a battle of words between Kim Dong-min’s fans and malicious commenters. In the end, Kim Dong-min restricted the ability to comment on SNS right following the game.
