South Korean football has always been known for its strength, but they suffered a painful defeat in the first round of the Under-23 Asian Cup knockout round, and it all happened in their showdown with the big dark horse Indonesia.
The match was held on April 26, Beijing time, and the whole game was full of passion and waves, and also showed the unpredictable world of football.
Here's a comprehensive recap of this high-profile match:
South Korea have a stellar record in the Under-23 Asian Cup, reaching the semi-finals four times, winning one and runners-up once, making them one of the best in Asian football.
The last edition disappointed them by failing to make it to the semi-finals, which made fans even more disappointed with their performance.
This year, South Korea are back in the Under-23 Asian Cup and looking to return to the top, but they will face a dark horse they have never seen before – Indonesia.
Indonesia's impressive performances in the first two matches have been eye-catching, and the quality and fighting spirit they have shown have been impressive.
In the pre-match discussion, netizens were full of anticipation and speculation about this match.
A netizen said: "South Korea has historically been the hegemon of Asian football, and their strength should not be underestimated.
However, it will be interesting to see what will happen when they meet a big dark horse like Indonesia this time. ”
Another netizen was surprised by Indonesia's performance: "Indonesia's performance in the first two games was so good that it completely exceeded expectations.
They have the potential to be the dark horses of this Asian Cup and cause problems for other strong teams. ”
At the beginning of the game, South Korea went all out to try to dominate the field.
Their early goal was cancelled out, a sight that drew an enthusiastic reaction from the Indonesian fans.
Some netizens said on social media: "South Korea's goal was blown off, it's a pity!", this scene made the fans extremely emotional.
Then, a world wave from Struk broke the deadlock and gave Indonesia a head start.
The goal got the Indonesian fans excited, with some fans commenting "Struk is amazing! Come on, Indonesia!", while South Korea needed to work harder to get the score back.
Despite South Korea's efforts to fight back, Indonesia's defenses remain impregnable.
Half-time data showed that Indonesia had an overall advantage, which made some netizens sigh: "It seems that South Korea is under a lot of pressure from Indonesia, and it needs to redouble its efforts to turn the situation around." ”
At the beginning of the second half, South Korea's defensive pressure gradually increased.
To make matters worse, one player was sent off, which was undoubtedly worse for them.
A fan said in the comment area: "It is really difficult for ten South Koreans to deal with Indonesia's offensive!" The South Korean team is facing a serious challenge and needs to work together to deal with it.
The plot of this game is varied, and netizens are also talking about the development of the game.
Someone said: "If South Korea wants to turn the situation around, they must step up their attack!" Others paid attention to Indonesia's performance and praised their teamwork: "The Indonesian team's defense is really stable and cooperative!"
The various details and emotional reactions of the match made this match even more engaging.
South Korea showed tenacious fighting spirit when the score was behind, and finally equalized the score and dragged the game into extra time.
This scene surprised and excited many netizens, and some people spoke on social media: "South Korea is not easy, finally equalized, come on!" This also made the game more tense and suspenseful.
In extra-time, both sides failed to score, while South Korea showed an indestructible side defensively.
This made some fans feel proud and relieved, and some netizens wrote in the comment area: "The defense of the South Korean team is too good, and it is not easy to hold on to overtime!"
Penalty shoot-outs have always been one of the most intense and crucial aspects of football.
In this match, the penalty shoot-out was extremely intense, with players from both sides showing a high level of tension and concentration.
Netizens are also paying close attention to the performance of this critical moment on social platforms.
When Indonesia narrowly won 11-10 and advanced to the semi-finals with an aggregate score of 13-12, the emotions of the fans also fluctuated.
Someone said: "The penalty shootout is too exciting, congratulations to Indonesia for qualifying!" At the same time, some fans expressed regret for the performance of the South Korean team: "The Korean team worked hard, but unfortunately, it failed to advance." ”
After the game, the South Korean players silently walked to the locker room, full of helplessness and loss.
They gave it their all in the game but ultimately lost on penalties.
Walking into the dressing room, the players' expressions were heavy and disappointed, and the realization that they would not be able to participate in the upcoming Olympics was a huge blow to every player.
In the locker room, the players comforted each other and encouraged each other.
Someone patted his teammate on the shoulder and whispered, "It's okay, brothers, we've done our best." "They know that this game means a lot to their careers and the glory of their country, but now it's just a matter of accepting defeat and moving on.
Overall, this match is not only a confrontation between two teams, but also a baptism and awakening of the entire Asian football community.
Failure does not mean the end, but a new beginning and challenge.
The South Korean team will continue to work hard, while the Indonesian team will also shoulder more expectations and responsibilities and make more contributions to the development of Asian football.
Previously, coach Hwang Sun-hong decided to recruit Kim Tae-hyun, a defender of Japan's Sendai Tanabata Club, into the South Korean men's football Asian Games team, which quickly caused widespread discussion and attention in the football circle.
On social media, many netizens expressed positive opinions and support for the decision.
One netizen said: "Kim Tae-hyun is an outstanding defender, his performance in Japan is impressive, and he deserves to be noticed by the manager." ”
Another netizen also said: "Coach Hwang has a good vision, and the recruitment of Kim Taehyun can increase the strength of the back line for the South Korean team." ”
There are also some netizens who have different views on this.
A netizen asked: "Why do we want to recruit players from Japanese clubs? Isn't there a more suitable defender in the South Korean team?" This concern and question also reflects the incomprehension and dissatisfaction of some fans with Coach Huang's decision.
In media reports, coach Hwang explained his decision, saying that Kim Tae-hyun has excellent skills and experience to bring more stability and fighting power to the Korean team.
This explanation has been recognized and understood by some netizens, some said: "Coach Huang has his own considerations, and I believe that his choice is to help the team play better." Another netizen also agreed: "The addition of Kim Tae-hyun can add more options for the Korean team, and I hope he can show an excellent performance in the Asian Games." ”
This recruitment sparked discussions about foreign players joining the national team.
Some netizens are worried that the addition of Kim Tae-hyun may adversely affect the development of Korean football, and they hope that domestic players will get more opportunities and attention.
This concern and concern also reflects the interest and expectation of fans for the national team, who want to see more homegrown players make their mark in international competitions.
Overall, Coach Huang's decision has sparked a lot of discussion and exchange of opinions in the football community.
In any case, the addition of Kim Tae-hyun will add new fighting power and competitiveness to the South Korean men's football team at the Asian Games, and also add more highlights and expectations for the upcoming matches.
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