‘Cho Kyu-sung’s Dramatic Equalizer’ Klinsmann-ho Defeats Saudi Arabia and Reaches Asian Cup Quarterfinals

In the 9th minute of added time in the second half, Cho Kyu-sung's header equalized the score and after a penalty shoot-out, Cho Hyun-woo's 'saving show' advanced to the quarterfinals and will compete with Australia in the semifinals on the 3rd of next month.

The Korean men's national soccer team, led by coach Jurgen Klinsmann, advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Saudi Arabia in a penalty shootout in the round of 16 of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup. 카지노사이트킹

The national team tied 1-1 in regular time thanks to Cho Kyu-sung's dramatic equalizer at the end of the second half in the Asian Cup round of 16 match against Saudi Arabia held at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar at 1 a.m. on the 31st (Korean time), and then played after extra time.

They won a ticket to the quarterfinals thanks to goalkeeper Cho Hyun-woo's outstanding performance in the penalty shootout.

In this game, Coach Klinsmann used three backs to strengthen the defense for the first time since taking office.

He made major changes to the defense, which exposed loopholes by conceding as many as 6 goals in 3 group stage games.

It was especially painful to allow three goals to Malaysia, which was considered weak.

After placing Kim Young-kwon, Kim Min-jae, and Jeong Seung-hyeon at the back, the midfield consisted of Seol Young-woo, Kim Tae-hwan, Hwang In-beom, and Lee Jae-seong.

The frontline attack was led by Son Heung-min, with Jung Woo-young and Lee Kang-in on the left and right.