Son Heung-min "You don't have to lower your head. There are eight chances left to play the best game of your life. "
Sep 11, 2024
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The national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, won 3-1 in the second match of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup against Oman at the Sultan Qabas Stadium in Muscat, Oman on the afternoon of the 10th (local time). Son Heung-min scored one goal and two assists to create all of his team's goals.
Son Heung-min participated in the official press conference after the game as a leading player. He said "I'm glad that the players were able to play well and take it to victory under difficult circumstances" He then rejoiced, saying, "It's a good situation to come to the expedition and win."
◇ Q&A with Son Heung-min
-We had a difficult game and won.
▶It's my first time in a country called Oman, and I'm happy that the players played a very good game and won the game in a difficult situation. It didn't get off to a clean start, but it's still better to come on the road and win like this, especially in a more difficult situation. I think we're going to be a solid team, so I think today's game was really good. In particular, I give great respect to the team called Oman. As an Asian, I am very proud of the development of Asian soccer like this, and I hope that you will continue to show good performances.
-I didn't get the result I wanted in the Palestinian war. What did the players talk about and if there's anything to tell the players.
▶First of all, rather than exchanging many stories, I tried to show as much as possible through actions. Since it's a national team position, there are certainly players who feel burdened, and of course, they have all the responsibilities.
When I was together with the players, I think they said the most, 'We're almost done with a game, and we don't have to lower our head' It's because for us, it's nine games, eight games now. After the first game, I instilled some words in my players that I still have eight chances to play the best game of my life in a way during the eight games and nine games. If the players show their confidence on the field like today, I think we will be able to show good performance for eight games.
Since there are so many players in terms of ability, I can confidently say that there will be no big problems if we control well and trust ourselves and if the players share everything like family and brothers in the stadium.
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