The South Korean national soccer team, led by coach Jurgen Klinsmann, drew 2-2 in the second Group E match of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup against Jordan (ranked 87th) at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday (local time). The match gave South Korea one win and one draw, while Jordan also had one win and one draw. Currently, Jordan ranks first and South Korea ranks second.
Before the game, news of Kim Seung-gyu’s injury was reported. “Kim Seung-gyu (Al-Shabab) suffered an anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a training session on Wednesday. The team has decided to call up the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qatar Asian Cup. Since his family is in Qatar, the schedule for his return to Korea will be determined later,” he said. “Kim Seung-gyu was injured during the training session last night. MRI results were released late, and the cancellation was decided.”
Cho Hyun-woo has been forced to wear goalie gloves due to the main goalie Kim Seung-gyu’s injury. Cho is the player who will remain the best goalie in the history of the K-League. He stood tall as the best goalie in the K-League while playing for Daegu FC and Ulsan HD. He has been named the “Best Eleven” in the K-League 1 season for seven consecutive years, surpassing the legendary goalie Lee Woon-jae. Including his time in the K-League 2, he was the top goalie for nine consecutive years. He has displayed outstanding performances not only in clubs but also in the national team. He was nicknamed “Bit Hyun-woo” as he made a good defense during the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He also joined the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta Palembang as a wild card and won a gold medal.
With Kim Seung-gyu in the national team, he got limited playing time, but now he is the main goalkeeper. Cho Hyun-woo made his first shot in Jordan in the 20th minute, but Cho Hyun-woo defended well. Cho Hyun-woo once again blocked Ehsan Haddad’s free kick in the 29th minute of the first half. He defended well, but Park Yong-woo’s own goal allowed a run, and he lost to Yazan al-Naimat in the extra time of the first half, dedicating the reversal. 실시간 바카라사이트
In the second half, Cho Hyun-woo did not have to make a good defense as South Korea unilaterally attacked and Kim Min-jae controlled Altamari well. While the attack was frustrating, Hwang In-beom’s shot hit the defense in extra time in the second half, making it 2-2. The game ended in a draw.
Cho Hyun-woo, who should serve as the starting goalkeeper from now on, said, “The injured person came out and I was deployed. The injury is quite unfortunate. We played as we prepared, but it was quite regrettable that we lost a point. The players did their best. I regret that I lost a point, but I will do my best to prepare well for the next game so that I can make it to the round of 16.”
When asked about his sense of play, he said, “Even though I practiced a lot, the actual game is different. I had a good game today, so I’m looking forward to seeing more comfortable performance next time. Please show your support. I hope you a lot of support. It was better to draw than lose, and I was happy when the equalizer came out. I will definitely win the next game.”
It is the first time in six years that he has started in a major competition. “I prepared as a starting member even if I didn’t play. I don’t doubt myself. I will recover well and repay you so that I can win,” Cho said.
“I played with the thought that even if Kim Seung-gyu was injured, he would stay with us. I will play a good game with the feeling that I am with him. I will definitely win the next game without allowing a single point. I will do my best to prepare, and now that I have adapted well, I will definitely repay him for the next game,” he said.