The Steps for 2018 FIFA World Cup

South Korea's Friendly Matches with two Countries, Moldova and Jamaica

▲ Kim Shin wook`s goal with Jamaica

South Korea men's national football team, which is 59th, beat Moldova 1:0, which is 166th, on last Saturday. This match was held at Mardan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey, on January 27th. South Korea won Moldova because of Kim Shin-wook's second-half goal.

▲ South Korea vs Jamaica ended with the score, 2 vs 2

In 67th, Kim Shin-wook, who is the major strike of South Korea, headed down a Hong Chul's corner kick for a 1-0 lead. Including this goal, South Korea fired two shots, while Moldova made only one attempt. Besides, the best scoring chance for South Korea came in the 30th minute in the first half. Jin Sung-wook headed down Kim Tae-huan's cross for Go Yo-han in the box, but his close-range effort went inches wide of the net. 67th, Lee Jae-sung's curling left-footed strike flew over the net to our regret. The 81st, Lee Chang-min, had a chance to double the lead. However, his right-footed attempt went wide. After that, the match ended with the score 1:0.

▲ South Korea beated Moldova

South Korea men's football team, led by Shin Tae-yong, who is the head coach, has been in Turkey since January 23rd with 24 players, who are mostly from domestic League clubs to practice 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The match of South Korea with Moldova was the first of three friendlies scheduled in Antalya, Turkey, where their pre-world cup training camp is located. South Korea used experimental lineup against Moldova. The next game, the match of South Korea with Jamaica, ended in a draw. South Korea also used another experimental lineup at this match. In this game, South Korea's lineup was the form preparing the match with Mexico in World Cup match. In this match, Kim Shin-wook also made two goals for the team. Kim Shin-wook's talent received attention, but some weaknesses were exposed, such as the defensive team and the ability against counterattack.
2018 FIFA World Cup will be held in Russia. South Korea became group F with Germany, Mexico, and Sweden. Many people expect that South Korea will undergo difficulties to go round of 16. Many people hope that our national football team will put up a good show.

Feb. third, 2018, by 이장록