Coach Hong Myung-bo's bid for the Iraq match should bring about results in some way"
Oct 14, 2024
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It was the launch of Hong Myung-bo, coach of the A national team. The South Korean national soccer team will play the fourth Group B match against Iraq in the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup at Mir Stadium in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, at 8 p.m. on the 15th. It is the biggest watershed of the third qualifying round. South Korea emerged as No. 1 in Group B with a 2-0 complete victory in an away game in Jordan on the 10th. Iraq (goal difference +2), which defeated Palestine 1-0 in the third game, was also ahead of the Republic of Korea (goal difference +4) with only two wins and one draw. Now, if it crosses Iraq, it can take a long shot at advancing to the World Cup finals for the 11th consecutive time. In fact, it crosses the five-fault line. In the third qualifying round, the first and second place teams will go straight to the finals, and the third and fourth place teams will go to the fourth qualifying round.
Iraq is no easy match.Iraq, which has been on an upward trajectory since the inauguration of Jesus Casas, who was also a candidate for the Korean national team, has produced a tremendous result of 6 wins and 1 mura in the last seven games. In particular, Iraq has played three games in the third qualifying round and is showing off its strong defense capability without conceding a single goal. He allowed only one goal even if he expanded his range to seven undefeated games. The determination of Ayman Hussain, the tall striker with the main gun of 1m89, is also on the lookout.
He won the mood by defeating Jordan, who caused pain in the Asian Cup, but Hong Myung-bo's situation is not easy. While Son Heung-min (Tottenham) failed to join due to a hamstring (muscle behind his thigh) injury, Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton), the next reliable man, was also called off after being injured against Jordan. It is Hong Myung-bo who has to fight in Iraq under bad conditions that he even took 'cha' and 'po'. In addition, Um Ji-sung (Swansea City), who was put in place of Hwang Hee-chan in the match against Jordan, injured his knee during the game and dropped out. Hong replaced Lee Seung-woo and Moon Seon-min (Jeonbuk).
In an official press conference before the game held at Mir Stadium on the 14th, Hong said, `Iraq is a team that is likely to compete for the lead and is a strong opponent. You have to bring results in some way. After the match against Jordan, I gained confidence overall, and it was better than in September. We have one game left, and we will prepare well so that the players can bring good results tomorrow, as much as we have a day left." Then "I think it's important at what point you score. Overall, the game against Jordan was good when the team play had the ball and when it didn't. Different opponents may change the aspect, but I'm preparing to do it in a different way when it's not good. I'll look at the timing of the change"Same as Hwang Hee-chan, Um Ji-sung left the team due to an injury. It's important how much alternative resources do. I'm practicing to do it systematically the way I've been doing it steadily. I plan to go to a third of the area and train what kind of play I will play. I'm going to play a day and then I'm going to play."
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▶Iraq is a team that is likely to compete for the lead and is a strong opponent. You have to bring results in some way. After the match against Jordan, I gained confidence overall, and it was better than in September. There is one game left, and the players will prepare well so that they can bring good results tomorrow.
-There is an outstanding striker named Hussein in Iraq.
▶Overall, he is in good condition. He scored well. Our players have played a few times. It's definitely a threat to have a player like that. First, you have to control it directly and secondly, you have to cover it well.
-The state of tolerance is.
▶Our players are greatly influenced by grass. It's different from the Middle Eastern turf, but I've seen a few with the game available tomorrow, but the choice doesn't seem bad. It is different from Europe, of course, from the grass our players have done, and we have to adapt. It won't interfere with the game.
-What's your evaluation of Bae Jun-ho.
▶ Bae Jun-ho is growing fast. In my team, I think I'm a good player while liking the inside play. It is my role to dress our players well. I'm also thinking about it.
-What kind of order Lee Kang-in makes at a time when he is under heavy defense.
▶ Not only this time, but two or more people will be marked at the Asian Cup. We need to find a solution. You should find a role or method rather than worrying about your skills.
-What changes are being considered in the Iraq war.
▶I think it's important at what point you score. Overall, the game against Jordan was good when the team play had the ball and when it didn't. Different opponents may change the aspect, but I'm preparing to do it in a different way when it's not good. I'll look at the point of change.
-The opponent's defense is strong.
▶ Likewise Hwang Hee-chan, Um Ji-sung also left the team due to an injury. It's important how much alternative resources do. I'm practicing to do it systematically the way I've been doing it steadily. I plan to go to a third of the area and train what kind of play I will play. I'll try it for a day and play.
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
