On the evening of January 27, Beijing time, the 7th round of the 2022 Qatar World Cup Asian Qualifier Group A, South Korea won 1-0 away to Lebanon, the first 7 rounds remain unbeaten in the last 3 consecutive wins, if the UAE can not defeat Syria, South Korea will get the right to qualify in the early 3 rounds. Cao Guicheng scored in first-half stoppage time to win.
Competition Highlights:
South Korea's 3 consecutive wins in the round of 12 are in sight: South Korea has achieved a double kill at home and away to Lebanon, winning three consecutive wins in the round of 12, and has won five consecutive wins in all competitions. If the UAE is unable to defeat Syria, South Korea will be able to qualify three rounds ahead of schedule.
Lebanon suffered 3 consecutive defeats: After losing to South Korea, Lebanon suffered 3 consecutive defeats in the round of 12 and completely lost hope of directly qualifying. Their next goal will be to compete for the 3rd place in the group to qualify for the play-offs.
Critical Moments:
In the first minute of first-half stoppage time, Huang Yizhu crossed from the left and Cao Guicheng grabbed the point and hit the bottom right corner, giving South Korea a 1-0 lead over Lebanon.
Highlights:
In the 13th minute, Lee's low-angle shot from the left flank of the penalty area was not powered and the ball was confiscated by Lebanese goalkeeper Mostafa Matar. In the 16th minute, Lee Rong crossed from the right and Huang Yizhu's header was saved by Mostafa Matar.
In the 17th minute, Saad attempted a long-range shot from outside the penalty area.
In the 29th minute, Hwang Yi-su rubbed it lightly and Kwon Chang-hoon's shot from the middle of the penalty area was slightly off the left post.
In the 31st minute, Huang Yi assisted the ball and Huang Renfan's goal from the right wing of the penalty area hit Omari slightly above the crossbar.
In the 39th minute, Lebanon had a great chance, Sabra's header sailed across, Melki grabbed the pad and shot over the crossbar, before Mitchell's shot was deflected off the right post.
In the 62nd minute, Elzen passed the ball and Mitchell's long-range shot was blocked. Matuk then passed the ball again and Sabura's long-range shot deflected off the left post.
In the 72nd minute, Lee Rong crossed and Lee Jae-seong's header was slightly offside. In the 79th minute, Kwon Chang-hoon's volley from the right wing of the penalty area hit the side-netting.
In the 80th minute, Kwon Chang-hoon scored and Hwang Yi-chiu's right-wing attack from the penalty area was blocked by Mostafa Matar.
In the 91st minute, Antar's header was a millimeter off target. In the end, South Korea beat Lebanon 1-0.
Statistics:
Player Ratings:
The scoring website miscounted the goal to Kim Hyun-jae, and the goal hero Cho Kyu Sung scored 7.4 points.
List of appearances:
Lebanon (5-4-1):
Goalkeeper: 21- Mostafa -Matar;
Defenders: 18-Erzine (77 minutes, 9-El Helvey), 12-Melki, 6-Omari, 3-Sabra, 20-Saad (58 minutes, 5-Hussein Zein);
Midfielders: 15-Sauer (58 minutes, 2-Assi), 13-Mitchell, 8-Henny, 7-Matuk;
Forwards: 11-Kedu (87 mins, 19-Antares)
Korea (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: 1- Kim Seung-kyu;
Defenders: 2- Lee Yong, 19 - Kim Young-kwon, 4 - Kim Hyun-jae, 3 - Kim Jin-so;
Midfielders: 5-Zheng Yourong, 6-Huang Renfan, 16-Huang Yizu;
Forwards: 22 - Kwon Chang-hoon, 9 - Cho Kyu Sung, 10 - Lee Jae-seong