Son Heung-min "He lacked 2-3% in the national team."
Nov 20, 2024
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The South Korean national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, drew 1-1 against Palestine in the sixth round of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup at Amman International Stadium in Jordan on the afternoon of the 19th (local time). Son Heung-min equalized with a great shot. Unfortunately, however, he failed to win.
Son Heung-min was selected as the man of the match (MOM) on the day. But Son Heung-min couldn't laugh. He clapped for the opponent, saying "I have to win, but I'm sorry I drew." I think we need to learn from this team" he said.
◇ Q&A with Son Heung-min
-About today's game
▶Man of the Match doesn't mean much. I have to win, but I'm disappointed that they drew. I want to applaud the opposing team. I think I prepared the game brilliantly in a difficult situation. I think I understood the plans well. I think we should learn by watching a team like this. I think we need to improve these points and show a good appearance.
-As a captain, he finished this year's A-match. What was it like when you looked back on the year?
▶It's a great honor to be able to play in many national teams throughout the year and share the honor. Various records, these are not important at the moment. You first think of actions that are helpful to the team. As far as I've felt this year, I think I've shown a lack of 2-3%. If we fill those parts to our fans, I hope that someday when we leave the national team, we will be able to retire after making a 100% satisfactory position in the national team.
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