Shock Lee Kang-in hit the ground → He was disappointed by holding his face, and eventually left the stadium on the staff's back
Mar 20, 2025
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South Korea's national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, drew 1-1 in Group B 7 of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup at Goyang Stadium on the 20th. South Korea led with Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton)'s first goal in the 41st minute of the first half. However, in the 35th minute of the second half, he gave the opponent an equalizer and took one point.
Lee Kang-in was in both the scoring and losing points of South Korea on the day. On this day, Lee Kang-in started the game on the bench. There was a reason. Lee Kang-in joined the national team in the afternoon of the 18th due to his team's game schedule. He had to play after just one day of training on the 19th.
A variable has occurred. In the 36th minute of the first half, Baek Seung-ho (Birmingham City) collapsed holding his left thigh. A diagnosis has been made that he can't play anymore. The bench moved in a hurry. In the 38th minute of the first half, Lee Kang-in stepped on the ground. South Korea slightly adjusted its second-line position at the same time as Lee Kang-in was introduced. Hwang Hee-chan, who was on the right, moved to the left. Son Heung-min continued to play in the center and Lee Jae-sung on the right.
The long-awaited first goal came out. In the 41st minute of the first half, Lee Kang-in scored from his toes. Hwang Hee-chan received a long cross from the back and completed it. South Korea's first shot led to a goal. Lee Kang-in also assisted Son Heung-min's winning goal in an away match in Oman in September last year, leading his team to a 3-1 victory. Lee Kang-in played a very good role as a "killer" by accumulating two consecutive offensive points against Oman.
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South Korea ran for the winning goal. But he couldn't tell the difference. The game came to an end on a one-on-one basis. On this day, South Korea took on Lee Kang-in's injury, which was more painful than the draw.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
