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Son Heung-min apologizes to fans. Photo: Reuters . |
"We apologize for the disappointing performance. We hope the fans will continue to support us, as the whole team will strive to perform better in the next match," Son shared after the game.
Son didn't start because he wasn't in his best physical condition. He came on in the second half but couldn't help his team turn the tide. The striker added: "Football is a battle of timing. We didn't take advantage of the opportunities we had, while the opponents played very well."
"Stronger and better-prepared opponents are waiting ahead. We need to learn from this defeat and remain humble when facing any team," Son concluded.
In this match, South Korea controlled possession better but lacked sharpness in finishing, and also revealed many problems in their defense. However, the team from the land of kimchi was also unlucky, hitting the post three times.
In contrast, Ivory Coast played a direct game and capitalized on their opportunities effectively. The defeat serves as a clear warning to South Korea ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as any mistake can be costly.
On April 1st, South Korea will play another friendly match against Austria, while Ivory Coast will face Scotland. At the 2026 World Cup, South Korea is in Group A along with host nation Mexico, South Africa, and an as-yet-undetermined opponent.
Source: https://znews.vn/son-heung-min-xin-loi-post1638916.html
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