Captain Son Heung-min’s Heroic Performance Leads South Korea to Victory in World Cup Qualifiers

2023-11-17 12:50:00

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The national soccer team easily passed the first hurdle of the second qualifying round of the World Cup by defeating Singapore with its powerful attack power.

Captain Son Heung-min’s dedication stood out as he did his best until the end, even though it was difficult to walk due to a rough foul.

Reporter Kim Ki-beom reports.

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In the 35th minute of the second half, with a 4-0 lead, Son Heung-min falls due to a rough foul.

[“악!”]

The screams might be heard even in the noisy stadium, and Son Heung-min was unable to get up for a long time.

There is no choice but to use up all 5 replacement cards.

Singapore continued to knock down Son Heung-min with a rough fight, but despite limping, he did his best until the end.

After winning 5-0, including Lee Kang-in’s key goal, Son Heung-min walked up to the fans on his bad legs and expressed his gratitude.

[손흥민/축구 국가대표 : “살짝 다리에 감각이 없었는데 지금은 괜찮습니다. 저 하나 아프다고 해서 경기를 포기할 수 없고 정말 못 뛰는 상황이면 어쩔 수 없지만 제가 뛸 수 있는 한 끝까지 팀을 위해 최선을 다할 것입니다.”]

Coach Klinsmann highly praised Son Heung-min’s attitude and dedication.

[위르겐 클린스만/축구 대표팀 감독 : “팀에 꼭 필요한 요소입니다. 제가 대표팀을 긍정적으로 바라보는 이유이기도 합니다. 부상을 당했음에도 경기를 좌우할 수 있는 선수가 있기 때문입니다.”]

Amid captain Son Heung-min’s fighting spirit, Lee Kang-in’s talent is also blooming.

After recording an assist that led to Cho Gyu-seong’s first goal, he scored his third consecutive goal in the A match with his sharp left foot.

With Lee Kang-in growing day by day with the full support of Coach Klinsmann, the national team will play the second match of the World Cup 2nd qualifying round once morest China on the 21st.

This is KBS News Kim Ki-beom.

Camera reporter: Kim Sang-ha / Video editor: Park Gyeong-sang

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