While Choe Yu-ri’s first-half strike was added to by Kim Hye-ri and Ko Yoo-jin after the break in their 3-0 Group C win against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the 49-year-old head coach admitted that he would have liked a higher return from the 33 shots that his side chalked up, with 11 of those on target.
Maryam Yektaei made some fine saves in the Iranian goal but the Taegeuk Ladies were also guilty of spurning good opportunities, and Shin hopes that they can be more prolific in the upcoming matches. .....
𝗙𝗧 | 🇰🇷 Korea Republic 3️⃣-0️⃣ IR Iran 🇮🇷
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