Hong’s charges, buoyed by the return of captain Son Heung-min, produced a dominant display to move to 13 points - five clear of Jordan and Iraq at the midway stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.
“Since I decided to take this job, I've been carrying one simple but clear message in my head. And that is to qualify for the World Cup,” said Hong. “We have a few more matches left in this phase, but I think this is a great situation for me to really stay focused. It's the polar opposite from what I faced during my first stint with the national team. .....
𝗙𝗧 | 🇰🇼 Kuwait 1️⃣-3️⃣ Korea Republic 🇰🇷
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) November 14, 2024
3 goals, 3 points, and top of Group C!
Korea Republic lead the way!#AsianQualifiers | #KUWvKOR pic.twitter.com/NJb65xK5X5
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