Director Casas "Tactical Change? Lee Jae-sung did a good job to stop Lee Kang-in."
Oct 15, 2024
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It was explained by Iraqi coach Jesus Casas. South Korea beat Iraq 3-2 at 8 p.m. on the 15th with consecutive goals from Oh Se-hoon (Machida), Oh Hyun-kyu (Henk) and Lee Jae-sung (Mainz) in the fourth Group B match of the 2026 North-China World Cup Asia qualifying round at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province. Coach Hong, who had a 0-0 draw with Palestine in his debut match and the first match at home, succeeded in winning his first home victory since taking office with a victory. Hong Myung-bo, who won both consecutive games against Jordan and Iraq, considered the biggest watershed in the third qualifying round, paved the way for his 11th consecutive World Cup finals. South Korea led Group B with 10 points (3 wins and 1 draw).
South Korea was in Group B along with Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Oman, and Kuwait. In the third qualifying round, 18 teams will be divided into three groups of six teams and play a full league home and away. A total of six teams, ranked first and second in each group, will win tickets to the World Cup finals. The third and fourth places will go to the fourth preliminary round.
South Korea created a good opportunity from the beginning with its flexible play. In particular, Bae Joon-ho, who started, flashed. In the 40th minute of the first half, Bae Joon-ho scored on his toes. The opening goal was scored in the 40th minute. Hwang In-beom sent a great pass to Seol Young-woo, who was overlapping. Seol Young-woo's ground ball cross flowed backward. Bae Joon-ho caught and stabbed the right foot pass, and Oh Se-hoon finished with his left foot. It was Oh Se-hoon's A-match debut goal in four games. Bae Joon-ho posted help for two consecutive games following the last match against Jordan.
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At an anxious moment, director Hong's mercenary skills shone. Moon Sun-min (Jeonbuk) and Oh Hyun-kyu, who were substituted, scored goals. In the 29th minute, Moon Sun-min broke through the left. When the cross was blocked by the defense, Lee Jae-sung jumped in and sent a ground ball cross to the center once again. Oh Hyun-kyu scored with a wonderful left-footed shot. Oh Hyun-kyu has scored two consecutive goals following the last match against Jordan, establishing himself as a solid Joker for the national team. The national team scored a decisive goal in the 37th minute. Lee Myung-jae completely broke down the left side and scored a fantastic cross. Lee Jae-sung jumped in and finished with a great header. Lee Jae-sung also scored two consecutive goals following the match against Jordan.
South Korea allowed one goal in extra time, but wrapped up a 3-2 victory. Iraq showed good performance in enemy territory, but its trusted defense collapsed by conceding three goals. In a post-match press conference, Casas said "We played well. The quality players in Korea decide??We did. We made a few mistakes, but it didn't bring positive results. Korea was well organized. Even with a 3-1 lead, he showed an active performance. Nevertheless, I'm proud of our players for their good performances." As for the tactical change, "We prepared two left-backs. It was to prevent Lee Kang-in. The most dangerous and controlling in Korea. He tried to stop Lee Kang-in. He said, "I didn't create more chances offensively, but I tried to stop Lee Kang-in from the side."
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▶I had a good game. The quality players in Korea decide??We did. We made a few mistakes, but it didn't bring positive results. Korea was well organized. Even with a 3-1 lead, he showed an active performance. Nevertheless, I am proud of our players for their good performance.
-What has changed from the previous warm-up match.
▶They play in a different style. It was different from Klinsmann's time in the lineup, and there was a difference.
-There was a tactical change.
▶We prepared two left-backs. It was to prevent Lee Kang-in. The most dangerous and controlling in Korea. He tried to stop Lee Kang-in. He failed to create more chances offensively, but he tried to stop Lee Kang-in on the side.
-Hussein scored again on the day.
▶Striker has moments of good form. Inside, Hussein is considered a wizard. He's showing good performance, and he tried to take advantage of it.
-Is there a Korean style that you talked about with the Korea Football Association.
▶I think it would be better to answer in another place. I think it's better to just talk about today's game.
-Was there a player who stood out other than Lee Kang-in.
▶ In the first half, Lee Jae-sung stood out the most. He failed to cope with Lee Jae-sung's positioning. In the second half, all of them were outstanding, but they made mistakes, so outstanding players had a chance. Lee Jae-sung stood out, and Moon Seon-min did well, too.
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