D1 Son Heungmin's first game of the year! The first step is important
Mar 19, 2025
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The national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will play 7th Group B match against Oman in the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup at Goyang Stadium on the 20th. Currently, Hong Myung-bo is ranked first in Group B with four wins, two draws and 14 points.
There are many cases of confirmation to the finals. If eight points are added out of the remaining four games, they will confirm their progress to the World Cup finals regardless of the results of the remaining games. There is also a game against Jordan on the 25th. If you win this game, you will actually be in the finals.
Son's will is determined. Son Heung-min attended a press conference at Goyang Stadium on the 19th, a day before the match against Oman. "The fans will have high expectations ahead of this year's first game," he said. There is a full sense of responsibility to play the first game well. The first step is important. I hope I can start the first game well"I vowed.
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-What's your resolution for tomorrow's game?
▶ As the coach said, all the players joined and became a team. Fans will have high expectations ahead of this year's first game. Players are also full of responsibility to play their first game of the year and play well. The most important thing is to have a good performance on the field. The first step is important. I hope I can start the first game of the year well.
-Two consecutive games are important tomorrow. If we win two games in a row, we'll make it to the finals?
▶It would be good to confirm the advance to the finals early while proceeding with the final qualifying round for the World Cup. However, it seems that it is easy to advance to the finals because it is currently in a good position. However, it should not be forgotten that the players were in a difficult situation. Players should be praised for their hard work. Two games are important. But I never thought of the next game while playing soccer. The first game is the same for me, and I feel a lot of responsibility because it is my first time meeting soccer fans this year. I hope these parts will lead to results.
-If you play both games in a row, you will be ranked third in the A-match rankings?
▶There is no impression of personal things. I don't think I could have been in the national team for a long time without the help of my colleagues, coaching staff, and staff who were with me in achieving this. I want to give credit to those who supported me. I have a responsibility to return everything. The first priority is to return it to the best of my ability rather than to record it.
-The Europa League was also held in March, followed by a forced march. What's the status of your physical strength?
▶I'm in great physical condition. I think my physical condition is at its best than any other condition. Since there are so many games, the coach of his team made that choice to make better situations. In terms of my physical strength, I'm in a very good condition.
-There are many players who are new to the team. If you could advise me as a captain?
▶When I see players who always come in for the first time, I think of them when I first came in. I'm telling you not to be too shy. If that doesn't make a play, it's a loss to both the team and yourself. The national team is in a position to show good condition and performance in the current state. Time is short every time we call. At such a moment, I hope I don't lose the opportunity I dreamed of with embarrassment and charcoallessness. I told you yesterday, too. The players are also close to each other and show good performance when called up, so I'm proud as a captain and I have a good idea if they do well.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
