Coach Hong Myung-bo of the national soccer team conducted his second training session after entering Oman. Unlike the first day when 13 people were divided into two groups and focused on recovery training, they began full-fledged training. Coach Hong was seen talking with Lee Kang-in during training.
Ahead of the match against Oman, the national soccer team conducted an open training session for about 15 minutes at Alshiv Stadium in Muscat, Oman, at 11 p.m. on the 8th (Korea Standard Time).
The national team, which warmed up by running lightly, divided 23 field players into three groups excluding three goalkeepers for pass training. Unlike the previous day, when the team focused on recovery training, the team checked ball sensitivity by touching the ball from the beginning.
During the pass training, the coaches were seen emphasizing two things to the players. They urged the players to “fast, accurate, and strong” pass and “get away from the opponent and get the pass.” The players were agile in following the coach’s instructions and turned the pass.
During the training, Hong approached the Korean soccer ace Lee Kang-in and had a short conversation for about 15 seconds. As Hong approached Lee Kang-in, who was touching the ball, he paid attention to Hong’s feet to see if Lee Kang-in had heard something, and Hong went back behind Lee Kang-in. Lee Kang-in’s eyes were fixed on Hong and listened to Hong.
The national team ended up with a scoreless 0-0 draw in the first Group B match of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup against Palestine at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 5th.
It was a poor performance as he failed to score a single goal against the 96th-ranked team in the FIFA rankings. After the match, Kim Min-jae, who mistook fans for booing, approached the stands and confronted supporters’ “Red Devils,” creating a chaotic atmosphere.
As a result, the mood of the national team was not so bright when it arrived in Oman on the previous day. The faces of the players were all smiles when arriving at the Muscat airport. They only focused on winning the match against Oman.
However, the atmosphere of the team instantly softened when about 20 Korean residents welcomed them. Kim Min-jae, who looked firm at first, regained his smile and offered fan service due to fan signings.
Bright mood continued at the training site on the same day. Players continued to smile during the recovery training. When a mistake was made during the training for “reactive catching,” which is a highly difficult move, laughter rang out.
The second training session was full of energy. Players shouted “Good!” at even the smallest things, boosting their morale. The hour-long training session, which included 15 minutes of media release, was full of energetic voices from players. 스포츠토토
The Korean team will hold training sessions at the Sultan Qaboos Stadium on Saturday. It will play the second Group B match of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup against Oman at the same stadium at 11 p.m. on Sunday.