Kim Min-jae's anger toward fans 'restraint gesture' to jeers that continued throughout the game 'frightened situation'
Sep 05, 2024
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South Korea's A national team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, drew 0-0 against Palestine in the first Group B match of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup at Seoul World Cup Stadium at 8 p.m. on the 5th. Hong Myung-bo showed an unstable performance from the first round. It casts a dark shadow over its 11th consecutive advance to the finals.
After the game, a dizzying situation occurred. 'Monster Defender' Kim Min-jae suddenly trudged toward the stands. He turned to the fansWhoo' he made a calm hand gesture.
Public opinion was not good before the game. After the appointment of Hong, public opinion was infested. In the non-smooth appointment process, there was even a controversy over Hong's lies. Following the internal revelation of Park Joo-ho, who was a member of the power reinforcement committee, there were even bitter comments from Park Ji-sung and Lee Young-pyo. The 'noise' continued. Hong immediately went on a business trip to Europe. He met with foreign coach candidates to assist him in person. In the meantime, he also met with European Taegeuk Warriors, including Son Heung-min (Tottenham) and Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich).
In fact, 59,579 people visited the stadium on that day. There were 4,598 seats left for sale. There was no sell-out that I expected. Even before and after the game, negative hangers were caught and booed.
Kim Min-jae, who stepped on the ground as a starter on the day, blocked the opponent's attack with one quick move. It drove South Korea's scoreless game. However, he created a dizzying confrontation with the crowd after the game. He approached the fans before he even greeted the staff.
epi17@sportschosun.com
