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| The 4th Group B match of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup between South Korea and Iraq at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the afternoon of the 15th. Captain Kim Min-jae is directing the operation. Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2024.10.15/ |
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"Monster Center Back" Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) couldn't avoid the blade of Bild despite the team's victory.
The German daily 『Bild" gave Kim Min-jae a three-point rating, who started in the 15th round of the German Bundesliga against Munich and Leipzig in the 2024-2025 season at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on the 21st (Korea time) and played 82 minutes until he was replaced in the 37th minute of the second half.
German media ratings mean that the lower the rating, the better the performance. Winger Michael Olise, midfielder Yozua Kim Mi-hi and Kim Min-jae's center back partner Dayot Upamecano received the highest score of one point, while striker Harry Kane and goalkeeper Daniel Peretz, who returned from injury, received three points and harsh criticism.
It is clear why Kim Min-jae could not avoid harsh criticism even with a 5-1 score and four goals. Kim Min-jae made a mistake in the first minute of the first half that served as an excuse for the equalizer in the second minute of the first half with Musiala's 'Admission Goal'. Kim Min-jae, who enjoys forward defense, came up to the halfway line and tried to hinder Leipzig striker Royce Oppenda from catching the ball, but Oppenda turned around smartly and gave up the side space perfectly. Oppenda crossed to Benjamin Seschko running towards the gate, and Seschko equalized with a non-stop right-footed shot.
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The German soccer magazine 『Kicker" and others pointed out Kim Min-jae's disappointing judgment on the situation. Kim Min-jae was often pointed out for his aggressive defense by current England coach Thomas Tuchel, who led Munich until last season.
However, after providing an excuse for an equalizer, Kim Min-jae entered 'Clean Defense Mode' again and blocked it scoreless until he was replaced by Eric Dier in the 37th minute of the second half.
Munich led 3-1 in the first half with Kimihi's consecutive goal in the 36th minute after midfielder Konrad Reimer scored a go-ahead goal again in the 25th minute of the first half. In the second half, Leroy Zane and Alfonso Davis scored relay goals in the 30th and 33rd minutes to complete a 5-1 victory. Kim Min-jae was replaced as a break after the additional energy of the game.
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Kim Min-jae stood out especially in the aerial ball fight. He won the ball five times out of six in the air ball competition. One intercept, one tackle, and one clearing were recorded, and the long ball pass accuracy reached about 66.7% (4 successes). Munich had nothing much to do in the defensive situation, overwhelming the game with 71 to 29 possessions and 9 to 1 Big Chance.
Munich took the lead by winning a cool victory in the final match of this year after overcoming the disappointment of losing 1-2 by dedicating a multi-goal to Lee Jae-sung on the 14th. With 11 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss and 36 points, they beat Leverkusen (29 points) in second place by seven points.
Kim Min-jae has played 51 games this year for both his team and the national team. It's all on and off the field, including failing to win the Qatar Asian Cup, mistakes against Real Madrid, clashes with domestic soccer fans, divorces, returning to the starting line-up of his team, recovering his natural form, and interim captain of the national teamI've had a year.
Kim Min-jae will have a sweet winter break until the match against Borussia Mönchengladbach on January 12 next year.
yoonjinman@sportschosun.com
