This is a report by China’s South China Morning Post.
The South Korean national team A showed a perfect difference from the Chinese national team. In a nutshell, it’s another level. The Chinese media also agreed.
The media reported on the 22nd (Korea time), “Son Heung-min scored two goals in the World Cup qualifying match against China.” The Tottenham star silenced more than 40,000 sold-out spectators, he said, adding, “The level of Korean soccer was a certain level above China.”
South Korea perfectly defeated China 3-0 in the second Group C match of the 2026 North-China World Cup Asian qualifying round against China at the Universiade Sports Center in Shenzhen, China on the 21st. 스포츠토토
Son Heung-min, Korea’s leading national team star, dominated the game perfectly, scoring his third goal assist, including two goals.
Son Heung-min made the PK obtained by Hwang Hee-chan a goal, and scored the second goal with a sensational header in the extra time of the first half. Since then, 40,000 Chinese fans have been silent on Son Heung-min’s strong performance, who helped Jung Seung-hyun to his third goal.
The South China Morning Post said, “Son Heung-min scored two goals in the first half alone, silencing the 40,000 spectators in Shenzhen. The South Korean national team, led by head coach Jürgen Klinsmann, defeated Singapore 5-0 last week, and it was a similar atmosphere against China.