The quarter-finals of the Asian Cup begin, with South Korea facing Australia. As the third-ranked team in Asia, South Korea has stumbled along the way. In the group stage, although the South Korean team was undefeated, it had 2 draws and conceded 6 goals in 3 games, so it could only advance as second in the group. South Korea encountered the powerful Saudi Arabia in the 1/8 finals, and finally advanced through a penalty shootout, which was not easy. This time, the Korean team once again faced a strong opponent, Australia, ranked fourth in Asia, and it was another fierce battle. As a result, the Korean team completed a comeback on the verge of elimination and advanced to the top four despite danger. It was not easy.
In this game, the Korean team formed a 4231 formation. Cao Guicheng is at the front. The offensive combination of Hwang Hee-chan, Son Heung-min and Lee Gang-in worked together. Hwang In-beom and Park Yong-woo partnered as a double midfielder. The back four of Seol Young-woo, Kim Young-kwon, Kim Min-jae and Kim Tae-hwan started the game. Zhao Xianyou serves as the starting goalkeeper. Jung Woo-young, Lee Jae-sung, Lee Ji-di and Kim Jin-soo sat on the bench.
After the game started, although the South Korean team had the advantage in possession, it was difficult to penetrate Australia's defense. Australia played very targeted, simple and direct, and created multiple opportunities. The South Korean team had a chance in the first half and scored, but it was ruled offside. Australia seized the opportunity, and Goodwin volleyed home to give Australia the lead. Australia had only 30% ball possession in the first half, taking 6 shots, 2 of which were on target, and scoring 1 goal. In the first half, South Korea did not even have a shot. They scored once but were ruled offside.
In the second half, South Korea had to play more aggressively. At the same time, the defense continued to expose problems, but fortunately Australia always wasted opportunities. Duke missed two excellent opportunities. One of the open opportunities was a volley shot high, and one of the open opportunities was headed wide. It was incredible. Australia, which had repeatedly missed good chances, was punished in stoppage time. Son Heung-min made a penalty kick, and Hwang Hee-chan hit the penalty kick, completing the tie and dragging the game into overtime. In overtime, Son Heung-min scored directly with a free kick to complete the winning goal. What a wonderful plot! The final score was fixed at 2-1, and South Korea reversed course and reached the top four.
The best player in this game was Son Heung-min, Asia's number one brother. He became a god in one battle and scored 2 goals to help South Korea counterattack and beat Australia, which ranked fourth in Asia. In this game, Son Heung-min played his worth and proved his ability. Being able to bring the ball into the penalty area and create penalty kicks when faced with multiple double-teams is such a strong ball control ability. And in stoppage time, he was still able to kick such a perfect free kick when his physical fitness was running low. It was so incomprehensible. Son Heung-min really single-handedly brought the Korean team to the top four!
