Hello everyone, today we are going to talk about a major event that happened recently - the super upset in the Asian Cup, the South Korean team actually broke out! That's right, it is the South Korean team, which has always been regarded as the hegemon of Asian football, this time it lost to the Indonesian team 14-15, which is simply a bombshell in the football world. Not only did they lose a match, but more importantly, the defeat meant South Korea missed the Olympics for the first time in 40 years. At the same time, the Indonesian team has become the biggest dark horse in this Asian Cup.
Let's take a look at the process of this game. In the quarterfinals of the U23 Asian Cup, South Korea met Indonesia. I thought it would be an easy game, after all, the South Korean team won all three games in the group stage, beat the Japanese team, and advanced as the first in the group. South Korean fans and media alike thought it was a game that would be a sure match, but it turned out that there is no such thing as an absolute winner on the football field.
South Korea were dealt a blow in the 15th minute of the game, with Indonesia's Strujk using his individual ability to give Indonesia a 1-0 lead. Although Teresnanda scored an own goal late in the first half to help South Korea equalise, Indonesia's attack appeared to be more efficient and deadly. Strujk soon completed a brace to make it 2-1.
In the second half, South Korea's Lee Young-jun was sent off for stomping on his opponent, and the South Korean team faced the unfavorable situation of one less player. Although South Korea equalized in the 84th minute by Kang Sang-bin with his individual ability, the two sides fought 2-2 in regulation time, but in the end they could not withstand the onslaught of the Indonesian team.
When it came to the penalty shootout, after 12 rounds of fierce battles between the two sides, the South Korean team took the lead in missing the penalty, while the Indonesian team was unusually calm, hitting all 13 free throws, and finally eliminated the South Korean team with an aggregate score of 15-14, completing an incredible victory. Indonesia's performance was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the tournament, and their victory was not just a game win, but also a win for respect and attention.
This match is significant, not only because of the exit of the Korean team, but also because of the breakthrough of the Indonesian team. Although Indonesian football has been trying to improve over the years, it has rarely had the opportunity to shine so hard in major international competitions. Now, the Indonesians only need one more win to qualify for the Paris Olympics, which is undoubtedly a huge boost for them.
South Korea's defeat also showed us the unpredictability and fierce competition of football. Missing the Olympics for the first time in 40 years is undoubtedly a huge blow to Korean football. But from another perspective, it's also an opportunity to reflect and start anew.
Now I would like to ask everyone, what do you think of the outcome of this match, did you surprise you by the performance of the Indonesian team, and how much do you think the impact of the Korean team's exit on their future? Feel free to leave a comment below to discuss and share your views and opinions.