The Aftermath of Korea’s Performance at the 2023 AFC Qatar Asian Cup

2024-01-26 23:06:57

Sports Chosun = Reporter Kim Ga-eul

The 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup match between Korea and Malaysia held at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar on the 25th (local time). Son Heung-min is disappointed as his shots are blocked one following another. Al Wakrah (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2023.01.25

The followingmath is severe. Korean soccer was thoroughly scolded by Malaysia, ranked 130th.

The 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup match between Korea and Malaysia held at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar on the 25th (local time). Lee Kang-in is lost in thought. Al Wakrah (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2023.01.25

The Korean national soccer team A, led by coach Jurgen Klinsmann, drew 3-3 once morest Malaysia in the final match of Group E of the Qatar Asian Cup on the 25th (Korean time). Korea ended the group stage with 1 win, 2 draws (5 points). Finished second in Group E and advanced to the round of 16.

The 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup match between Korea and Malaysia held at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar on the 25th (local time). Son Heung-min is entering. Al Wakrah (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2023.01.25

It was the worst. Korea, which was ahead 1-0, quickly faltered and gave up the lead to 1-2. At that moment, Korea’s ranking fell to 3rd place in Group E. The scenario of advancing to the round of 16 as first place in Group E and meeting Japan, second place in Group D, was just a pipe dream.

The 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup match between Korea and Malaysia held at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar on the 25th (local time). Coach Klinsmann is watching the game. Al Wakrah (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2023.01.25

It seemed like the foundation for a reversal was being laid. Korea came back 3-2 thanks to an own goal and Son Heung-min’s penalty kick. However, just before the end of the game, they conceded a dramatic goal to Malaysia, ending the game 3-3. Korea will face Group F leader Saudi Arabia in the round of 16 on the 31st.

The 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup match between Korea and Malaysia held at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar on the 25th (local time). Son Heung-min is passing to Lee Kang-in. Al Wakrah (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2023.01.25

Opta, a media outlet specializing in soccer statistics, analyzed that Korea has a 52.7% chance of beating Saudi Arabia in the round of 16. Conversely, there was a 47.3% chance that Saudi Arabia would beat Korea and advance to the quarterfinals. The analysis showed that the two teams’ strengths were virtually similar.

The 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup match between Korea and Malaysia held at Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar on the 25th (local time). Jo Hyun-woo and Son Heung-min are catching their breath. Al Wakrah (Qatar) = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com/2023.01.25

This media also calculated the winning probability of the team that advanced to the round of 16. Korea’s chances of winning were considered to be 5th overall (11%). Korea was aiming for its first win in 64 years since 1960. However, their pride was dented by consecutive draws once morest Jordan and Malaysia. Before the opening, Korea’s odds of winning were second. At that time, Opta used a supercomputer to predict the probability of winning. As a result, Japan’s probability of winning was 24.8%, and Korea’s probability of winning was 14.3%. ‘Score90’ also selected 10 of the 24 countries participating in this competition and revealed the winning probability. Klinsmann’s chance of winning was 16%. First place was Japan with 28%. Korea’s odds of winning fell from 2nd to 5th in just three games.

After advancing to the round of 16, Coach Klinsmann was asked whether he believed that a team that conceded six goals in the group stage might win the championship, and he said, “I absolutely believe.”

Meanwhile, Korea and Saudi Arabia will meet at Al Rayyan’s Education City Stadium. Saudi Arabia, led by coach Roberto Mancini, ranked first in Group F with 2 wins and 1 draw. As of December 2023, it is ranked 56th in the FIFA rankings. It is lower than Korea (23rd). Additionally, Korea won 1-0 in a friendly match once morest Saudi Arabia in September last year. However, Korea continued to have difficulties once morest low-ranking teams in this tournament. It is impossible to let down your guard.

Doha (Qatar) = Reporter Kim Ga-eul epi17@sportschosun.com

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