Son Heung-min (32, Tottenham), captain of the South Korean national soccer team, expressed his feelings about winning the team with one goal and two assists in the match against Oman.
The South Korean national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, beat Oman 3-1 in the second Group B match of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup at Sultan Qaboos Stadium in Muscat, Oman on the 10th (Korea time).
Son Heung-min helped Hwang Hee-chan (28, Wolverhampton) score the first goal in the 10th minute of the first half, then scored the winning goal in the 37th minute of the second half when the score was 1-1 and helped Joo Min-kyu (34, Ulsan HD) score a wedge goal in the 56th minute of the second half.
Son Heung-min, who led his team to victory by being involved in all three Korean goals, said in an interview after the match, “The players played well even in hot weather. In the second half, it was good to score by creating more chances. I scored in an important situation, but the players’ combination play was good in the center.”
“I scored a goal, but it’s more important that I get three points. I’m glad I got three points in a difficult game,” he said, focusing more on team victory than on individual performance.
Son Heung-min also pointed out the state of the grass at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, where the first game was held.
Earlier, players expressed difficulties due to poor grass conditions during the Palestinian match held at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Korea on the 5th.
Son Heung-min said, “I was able to play confidently because the ground conditions at the Oman Stadium were good. I hope my home stadium will be improved as well.”
“We always try to win, but to win requires a lot of sacrifice and effort. We still have eight more games to play, and we will show the best performance in every game. We will do our best to perform in the best games of our lives,” he said.
“Many Asian teams are making progress, so I’m proud as an Asian. It’s great to be able to play a high-quality game,” he said. “We have to work harder, too. I think every game is difficult, and I’ll do my best. If I get 100% of my skills, I’ll make good results.” 메이저사이트
South Korea, which got off to a shaky start in the first match against Palestine on the 5th, will have eight matches left in the third round of the World Cup qualifying round with one win and one draw (4 points).