Asian Cup, the South Korean team drew 3-3 with the Malaysian team. They successfully avoided the Japanese team in the knockout round. South Korean captain Son Heung-min thought this was an unacceptable result. However, in the face of doubts from the media and fans, Son Heung-min showed a mature leadership style. In his speech after the game, he not only expressed respect for the Malaysian team, but also called on the public to maintain understanding and support for the players.
Son Heung-min said: The performance of the Malaysian team on the field exceeded my expectations. Their hard work and never-giving spirit brought great pressure to the Korean team. I think the quality of the Malaysian team cannot be underestimated and this draw reflects the increasing competition in Asian football. Son Heung-min's attitude reflects the professionalism of a professional player and the respect of his opponents, and also sounds the alarm for those who underestimate the strength of the Malaysian team.
This draw undoubtedly put a lot of pressure on the Korean team. In the knockout round, they chose to draw with the Malaysian team in order to avoid meeting the powerful Japanese team. The wisdom of such a strategy as has become a hotly debated topic among fans and commentators. Sun Xingmin said: "I know that such a decision will subject us to criticism. But we are also considering the goals of the entire team. We can bear the pressure of public opinion, but we hope it will not affect the players' emotions and performance."
At the same time, Son Heung-min also expressed his views on some excessive comments on individual players on the Internet: "It is really sad to see some irresponsible remarks attacking certain players in our team. They are also people who work hard for the team. We should give them more support and encouragement instead of groundless accusations." Such remarks show Son Heung-min's responsibility and fair attitude as captain.
Despite such an episode in the group stage, the South Korean team's desire for the championship has not changed. Son Heung-min firmly stated: ", our goal is to compete for the championship. The lessons from this game will make us more mature. We will learn from the lessons in the knockout rounds and get better as we play." Such determination and confidence in will undoubtedly bring great benefits to the whole team. A huge encouragement.
The Korean team will draw strength from this experience, move forward with a more determined pace, and pursue the ultimate victory. For the fans, although they know that the Korean team deliberately did not win the Malaysian team, they must maintain a fair and tolerant attitude. After all, whoever can win the final championship is the biggest winner!
