Korea achieves first 3 consecutive wins in Asian Games history
Lee Kang-in’s military service resolved, Jo Young-wook’s early discharge
Jung Woo-young, most goals in this tournament ‘contributed to victory’
Three wild cards, including captain Baek Seung-ho, performed well.
Will Hwang Seon-hong hold the baton until the Paris Olympics?
▲ Korean players are rejoicing after winning 2-1 in the men’s soccer final between Korea and Japan at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games held at the Huanglong Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, China on the 7th. 2023.10.7 Hangzhou Reporter Oh Jang-hwan The Asian Games men’s soccer team, led by coach Hwang Seon-hong, achieved a come-from-behind victory over Japan. Not only did he win the must-win game between Korea and Japan, but he also received a gold medal and special military service exemption. They also achieved a record of becoming the first men’s soccer team to win three games in a row at the Asian Games.
Korea won 2-1 over Japan in the men’s soccer final of the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games held at the Huanglong Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, China on the 7th, led by Cho Young-wook (Gimcheon)’s comeback winning goal in the 11th minute of the second half. Cho Young-wook, a soldier, reported an early and honorable discharge after being the hero of the comeback goal.
Korea, which won the 2014 Incheon Games and the 2018 Jakarta/Palembang Games, once again defeated Japan in the finals to become the top team in Asia. ▲ The 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games men’s soccer match between Korea and Japan was held at the Huanglong Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, China on the 7th. Cho Young-wook is celebrating in the finals. 2023.10.7 Hangzhou Reporter Oh Jang-hwan Korea increased the record for most men’s soccer wins in this tournament to six. The Asian Games winning streak between Korea and Japan extended to five games. Korea has not lost to Japan once since winning 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the 1994 Hiroshima Games.
With this win, 20 of Hwang Seon-Hong’s 22 players, excluding goalkeeper Kim Jeong-Hoon (Jeonbuk), who has already completed his military service, and Lee Gwang-Yeon (Gangwon), who was exempted from military service due to a knee injury, became eligible for special military service exemption. Cho Young-wook, who wears the rank of corporal and plays for Gimcheon, will be discharged early. ▲ Lee Kang-in is shooting in the final match between Korea and Japan in men’s soccer at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games held at the Huanglong Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, China on the 7th. 2023.10.7 Reporter Oh Jang-hwan, Hangzhou ‘The future of Korean soccer’ Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain, PSG) also resolved his military issue at the age of 22, allowing him to build a more stable career on the European stage. Lee Kang-in, who plays for PSG, suffered from an injury, but he joined the national team late, causing coach Hwang to worry. He made his first appearance against Bahrain in the third match of the group stage, but did not appear to be completely integrated into the team. Lee Kang-in played 290 minutes in this tournament and showed creative passing and pressure-relieving abilities, but some say he fell short of expectations by recording 0 attack points.
Baek Seung-ho, Park Jin-seop (Jeonbuk), and Seol Young-woo (Ulsan), who participated in this tournament as wild cards (players over 24 years old), also won the tournament and won the military service exemption. Baek Seung-ho was not shaken by mistakes and focused the team in the midfield. Park Jin-seop and Seol Young-woo also showed fighting spirit in defense and minimized the goals conceded. In this tournament, Korea gave up only 3 goals. ▲ Jung Woo-young scores an equalizing goal with a header in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games men’s soccer final between Korea and Japan held at the Huanglong Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, China on the 7th. 2023.10.7 Hangzhou Reporter Oh Jang-hwan Jung Woo-young, who scored 8 of the total 27 goals, contributed greatly to the championship by scoring at moments of need. In the semifinal against Uzbekistan, which was a critical moment in this tournament, Jung Woo-young scored two goals alone to give Korea victory.
Having achieved the task of winning the Asian Games, Hwang Seon-hong is now preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Coach Hwang is expected to lead the team until the Paris Olympics as he has been recognized for his leadership skills by winning all of the tournaments. ▲ Korean players stand on the national flag in the men’s soccer final between Korea and Japan at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games held at the Huanglong Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, China on the 7th. Saluting to the 2023.10.7 Reporter Oh Jang-hwan, Hangzhou
Reporter Kim Heon-ju
2023-10-07 14:53:30
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