Preview: Jordan vs South Korea AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Preview: Jordan vs South Korea AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal

Al Jazeera  

South Korea are ‘ready to suffer’ against the tournament’s dark horses Jordan when they meet at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Who: Jordan vs South Korea What: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal When: Tuesday, February 5, 2024, 6pm Where: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar After playing out a thrilling 2-2 draw against each other in the group stage, South Korea and Jordan are set to meet again in the Asian Cup semifinal in Qatar. Although Hussein Ammouta’s Jordan reached the semifinals with wins over Iraq and debutants Tajikistan in normal time, South Korea have had a bruising journey to the last four against Asian heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Australia. I don’t think playing 120 minutes will make a difference.” While Jordan are playing in their first semifinal, South Korea are looking to advance and end a 64-year trophy drought in the Asian Cup. Predicted XI: Yazeed Abu Laila, Ehsan Haddad, Mahmoud Al Mardi, Salem Al Ajalin, Yazan Al-Arab, Abdallah Nasib, Raja’ei Ayed, Noor Al-Rawabdeh, Yazan Al Naimat, Mousa Tamari, Ali Olwan South Korea team news South Korea have no new injury concerns, but have played for 120 minutes in their last two matches.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers: Son blames ‘mistakes’ after South Korea held by Palestine
1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers: Son blames ‘mistakes’ after South Korea held by Palestine

The Hindu  

Son Heung-min said South Korea had itself to blame and could learn from “inspiring” opponent Palestine after being held 1-1 in World Cup qualifying. South Korea is still firmly on course for FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America but Tuesday’s stalemate in Jordan left skipper and talisman Son frustrated. “If we had converted all our chances into goals we …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Son scores as South Korea beats Kuwait 3-1; Ten-man Iran pips North Korea 3-1
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Son scores as South Korea beats Kuwait 3-1; Ten-man Iran pips North Korea 3-1

The Hindu  

Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to put South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday as Australia and Saudi Arabia cancelled each other out. Victory left South Korea comfortably top of Group B with four wins and a draw after five matches and on course for the 2026 World Cup in North …

Australia stunned by Bahrain in World Cup qualifying as Palestinians draw with South Korea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia stunned by Bahrain in World Cup qualifying as Palestinians draw with South Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Australia fell to a shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain at home in the opening game of the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying on Thursday. South Korea last missed out on the World Cup in 1982 and got off to a poor start in Group B due to the Palestinians. South Korea missed chance after …

China coach calls for unity ahead of South Korea World Cup qualifier
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China coach calls for unity ahead of South Korea World Cup qualifier

China Daily  

Head coach of China Branko Ivankovic looks on in a training session in Seoul, South Korea, June 10, 2024, one day ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier match between China and South Korea. BEIJING -- China national team head coach Branko Ivankovic called for unity against South Korea against their FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier in Seoul …

China coach calls for unity ahead of South Korea World Cup qualifier
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China coach calls for unity ahead of South Korea World Cup qualifier

China Daily  

Head coach of China Branko Ivankovic looks on in a training session in Seoul, South Korea, June 10, 2024, one day ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier match between China and South Korea. BEIJING -- China national team head coach Branko Ivankovic called for unity against South Korea against their FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier in Seoul …

Palestine Create History by Reaching Third Round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Palestine Create History by Reaching Third Round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

News 18  

Palestine created history when they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time following a goalless draw on Thursday against Lebanon in Doha. Chhetri bows out Earlier in the day, PSG’s Lee Kang-in and Tottenham’s Son Heung-min both scored twice as South Korea trounced Singapore 7-0 while India legend Sunil Chhetri …

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification
8 months ago

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Indonesia heads into its quarterfinal match against South Korea at the Under-23 Asian Cup with a chance to move a step closer to its first-ever Olympic appearance. We want to be in the semifinals,” said Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong, who was in charge of South Korea at the 2018 World Cup and will now try to prevent …

Asian Cup 2023: Of Qatar’s redemption, Jordan’s fairytale run, Palestine’s history
10 months, 1 week ago

Asian Cup 2023: Of Qatar’s redemption, Jordan’s fairytale run, Palestine’s history

The Hindu  

‘Football, bloody hell.’ Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous aphorism has been iterated so much that it feels too trite to recall. Qatar exorcises horrid memories of World Cup The Asian Cup came a full circle on February 10, with Qatar winning consecutive titles — the first in the tournament since Japan in 2004 — at the same venue where it began …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Tournament braces for one last surprise as Qatar face Jordan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Tournament braces for one last surprise as Qatar face Jordan

Firstpost  

An Asian Cup full of late goals and surprises reaches a climax on Saturday when hosts and holders Qatar face a Jordan side looking to make yet more history. Few would have predicted it would come down to a decider between a Qatar side who swapped coaches one month before the Asian Cup and a Jordan team ranked 87 in …

'Born of suffering': Jordan's Asian Cup heroics mask deeper issues
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Born of suffering': Jordan's Asian Cup heroics mask deeper issues

New Indian Express  

DOHA: Jordan's run to Saturday's Asian Cup final is all the more remarkable for the decrepit state of football infrastructure at home and the financial struggles of domestic teams and players. There are hopes that no matter what happens on Saturday in Doha, Jordan's Asian Cup could be a turning point for the sport in the football-mad country of 11 …

Preview: Jordan vs Qatar – AFC Asian Cup 2023 final
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Preview: Jordan vs Qatar – AFC Asian Cup 2023 final

Al Jazeera  

Qatar will look to defend their AFC Asian Cup title at home against a side that has blown away the big guns. Who: Jordan vs Qatar What: AFC Asian Cup 2023 final When: Saturday, February 10, 2024, 6pm Where: Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar After nearly a month of high-octane football, featuring several surprises and upsets, the AFC Asian Cup is …

Jordan’s story: from no-hopers to Asian Cup finalists
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan’s story: from no-hopers to Asian Cup finalists

Hindustan Times  

“Football, bloody hell!” turns 25 this year and Alex Ferguson’s quip after the 1998-99 Champions League final is an apt description of how the Africa Cup of Nations and the Asian Cup have unfolded on way to this weekend’s finish. The assist for Yazan Al-Naimat’s superbly chipped opening goal was also his as Jordan, ranked 87th to South Korea’s 23, …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Jordan overpower subdued South Korea to reach first final
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Jordan overpower subdued South Korea to reach first final

Firstpost  

Jordan overpowered South Korea and a “devastated” Son Heung-min 2-0 on Tuesday to reach their first Asian Cup final and a showdown with Iran or hosts and holders Qatar. South Korea failed to have a shot on target and their talisman Son apologised afterwards as his country’s wait for a first Asian Cup since 1960 goes on. pic.twitter.com/o5mZnmq8Vn — CBS …

Jordan make dreams come true to reach first Asian Cup final
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan make dreams come true to reach first Asian Cup final

Al Jazeera  

Jordanians celebrated the night away from Doha to Amman as their team reached their first Asian Cup final. Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Qatar – A simple message from Jordan’s coach Hussein Ammouta – “go and have fun” – helped deliver one of the most famous wins for Jordan as they brushed aside Asian football giants South Korea on their way …

Jordan stun South Korea to reach Asian Cup final for first time
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan stun South Korea to reach Asian Cup final for first time

Hindustan Times  

Jordan overpowered South Korea and a "devastated" Son Heung-min 2-0 on Tuesday to reach their first Asian Cup final and a showdown with Iran or hosts and holders Qatar. South Korea failed to have a shot on target and their talisman Son apologised afterwards as his country's wait for a first Asian Cup since 1960 goes on. Jordan deservedly went …

Jordan reaches first Asian Cup final after stunning South Korea 2-0
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan reaches first Asian Cup final after stunning South Korea 2-0

Associated Press  

AL-RAYYAN, Qatar — Up against one of the pre-tournament favorites, Jordan reached the final of the Asian Cup for the first time after stunning South Korea 2-0 on Tuesday. “I believe the main thing I told my players was not to respect the South Korean team more than you should,” Jordan coach Hussein Ammouta said afterward. We didn’t get to …

AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal: Jordan plots South Korea upset; Iran closes in on fourth title
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal: Jordan plots South Korea upset; Iran closes in on fourth title

The Hindu  

Jordan will make a slice of history when it faces Son Heung-min’s South Korea in the Asian Cup on Tuesday while the host and the holder Qatar plays Iran in the other semifinal. But Jordan held South Korea 2-2 in the group phase, with Jurgen Klinsmann’s side salvaging a draw in injury time when Yazan Al-Arab deflected Hwang In-beom’s shot …

AFC Asian Cup: Jordan beats Tajikistan 1-0 to enter semifinal for the first time
10 months, 3 weeks ago

AFC Asian Cup: Jordan beats Tajikistan 1-0 to enter semifinal for the first time

The Hindu  

Jordan set up a semifinal against South Korea or Australia after ending Tajikistan’s fairytale Asian Cup run with a nervy 1-0 win on Friday. It was tough on charismatic Croatian coach Petar Segrt and his Tajikistan team, which was the lowest-ranked side left in Qatar and won plenty of new friends in its first Asian Cup. Jordan, ranked 87 to …

South Korea pull off heist to beat Australia 2-1 in Asian Cup 2023
10 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea pull off heist to beat Australia 2-1 in Asian Cup 2023

Al Jazeera  

The Taegeuk Warriors stage another late comeback to beat the Socceroos and keep their Asian Cup title hopes alive. Al Wakrah, Qatar – South Korea have made it a habit of leaving it until the dying moments of stoppage time to make a comeback in their knockout games and progress to the next round at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 …

S. Korea win sets up blockbuster clash, as Uzbeks plot 'surprise'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

S. Korea win sets up blockbuster clash, as Uzbeks plot 'surprise'

China Daily  

South Korea's Hwang Hee-chan celebrates with goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo after scoring the winning penalty in the Asian Cup round-of-16 match against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. AP DOHA — Son Heung-min's South Korea came back from the dead to beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties on Tuesday and join dark horse Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup quarterfinals. After a nail-biting game …

South Korea’s stunning comeback breaks Saudi Arabian hearts
10 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korea’s stunning comeback breaks Saudi Arabian hearts

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia dominated for much of the last 16 Asian Cup clash but it was South Korea who emerged victorious on penalties. Education City Stadium, Qatar – It was a case of so near yet so far for thousands of Saudi Arabia fans, whose team faltered in the penalty shootout in their round-of-16 match against South Korea and were knocked …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: South Korea boss Klinsmann lauds his boys’ temperament after last-minute equaliser against Jordan
11 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: South Korea boss Klinsmann lauds his boys’ temperament after last-minute equaliser against Jordan

The Hindu  

South Korea’s head coach Jurgen Klinsmann lauded his boys’ temperament to salvage a draw against Jordan in its AFC Asian Cup 2023 game on Saturday. “After the leading goal, we took the tempo out of the game, which was not very good, and we lost a lot of one-on-one battles.” The German World Cup winner tried to shuffle his pack …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Klinsmann credits South Korean players who made step up to European leagues
11 months, 1 week ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Klinsmann credits South Korean players who made step up to European leagues

The Hindu  

South Korea coach Juergen Klinsmann praised players from the national team who have established themselves in Europe’s top leagues, saying on Sunday that Asian football has vastly improved in the last decade to give them such opportunities. The key to Asian teams to improve their national team level is to send players to top European leagues,” Klinsmann told reporters ahead …

China head coach Jankovic vows to move forward after loss to S. Korea
1 year, 1 month ago

China head coach Jankovic vows to move forward after loss to S. Korea

China Daily  

China's Wu Lei vies for the ball during the second stage match against South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Zone qualifying tournament in Shenzhen of South China's Guangdong province November 21, 2023. SHENZHEN, China - China head coach Aleksandar Jankovic vowed to keep his team moving forward after the 3-0 home loss to South Korea in the …

Victory against Thailand an encouraging sign for us, says China head coach Jankovic
1 year, 1 month ago

Victory against Thailand an encouraging sign for us, says China head coach Jankovic

China Daily  

Wei Shihao of China shoots during the Group C match between China and Thailand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov 16, 2023. BANGKOK - The head coach of China's men's national football team Aleksandar Jankovic said the victory over Thailand in the 2026 World Cup qualifier is a good sign as his side snatched a …

Team China starts World Cup qualifiers with victory over Thailand
1 year, 1 month ago

Team China starts World Cup qualifiers with victory over Thailand

China Daily  

It was not easy in the pouring rain, but China's men's soccer team earned three crucial points after winning its first Asian qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, beating Thailand 2-1 on Thursday at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. Thailand got the lead after Sarach Yooyen scored in the 23rd minute, but Team China captain Wu Lei equaled six minutes …

Ronaldo, Pele, Haaland, Gullit turn out for Thailand, set Asian Games 2023 on fire on esports debut
1 year, 2 months ago

Ronaldo, Pele, Haaland, Gullit turn out for Thailand, set Asian Games 2023 on fire on esports debut

The Hindu  

Ronaldo and Pele, two FIFA World Cup winners with Brazil, and Ruud Gullit from the Netherlands are all legends at different points of time in the history of football. Ronaldo bullied Germany’s goalkeeper Oliver Kahn in the World Cup 2002 final while Gullit was one of the players who helped AC Milan dominate European football in the late 1980s. The …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Malaysia hammers South Korea 6-2 to reach final
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Malaysia hammers South Korea 6-2 to reach final

The Hindu  

Malaysia prevailed 6-2 against Korea in a seesaw battle that fit the billing of a semifinal at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Korea broke in first in the second minute as Cheoleon Park’s poke at the goal from close range popped up kindly for Woo Cheon Ji off a Malaysian deflection. Malaysia hit right back after Abu …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: South Korea qualifies for semifinal despite 1-0 loss to Malaysia
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: South Korea qualifies for semifinal despite 1-0 loss to Malaysia

The Hindu  

South Korea clung on to its semifinal berth despite a 1-0 loss to Malaysia in the Asian Champions Trophy here on Wednesday. Korea had goalkeeper Kim Jaehyeon to thank for his numerous saves, ensuring the scoreline remained 1-0, which meant Japan couldn’t displace it at fourth place in the table. Malaysia’s opening goal came after a sustained spell of possession …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Japan, South Korea to make final push for semifinal spots
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Japan, South Korea to make final push for semifinal spots

The Hindu  

While the eyes of the hockey world will be glued on the India versus Pakistan clash, both Japan and South Korea will want to add to the intrigue in their bid to make the Asian Champions Trophy semifinals. Japan will take on China in the early clash, while South Korea will face Malaysia here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on …

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Korea overturns deficit to beat Japan
1 year, 4 months ago

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Korea overturns deficit to beat Japan

The Hindu  

South Korea started its Asian Champions Trophy on a winning note with a 2-1 victory over Japan here at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS | India vs China LIVE Score, Asian Champions Trophy 2023 It was Japan which started sharply in the first half. RESULT: South Korea 2-1 Japan Malaysia thrashes Pakistan 3-1 Ashari Firhan of Malaysia celebrating …

Asian Games 2023: Korean FA apologise for selecting player with drunk driving conviction
1 year, 5 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Korean FA apologise for selecting player with drunk driving conviction

The Hindu  

South Korea’s football association dropped Lee Sang-min from their Asian Games squad on Tuesday and apologised for picking the defender who is ineligible due to a drunk driving conviction. “The KFA humbly acknowledges that in the selection process for the Asian Games national team players announced on 14th, they selected players who did not conform to the national football team …

South Korea beats China in AFC U20 Asian Cup quarters
1 year, 9 months ago

South Korea beats China in AFC U20 Asian Cup quarters

China Daily  

TASHKENT -- South Korea came from behind to beat China 3-1 after extra time in the AFC U20 Asian Cup quarterfinals here on Sunday. By finishing as a semifinalist, South Korea qualified for the 2023 FIFA U20 World Cup. The last time China played in the U20 World Cup was in 2005. Fifteen minutes later, Kim Yong-hak drew South Korea …

Jurgen Klinsmann Named New Head Coach of South Korea National Team
1 year, 9 months ago

Jurgen Klinsmann Named New Head Coach of South Korea National Team

News 18  

Jurgen Klinsmann has arrived to start his job as head coach of South Korea’s national team and immediately set a target of ending an Asian Cup drought that has stretched for more than 60 years. The 58-year-old Klinsmann, who won the 1990 World Cup as a player and then coached his native Germany to the semifinals in 2006 before guiding …

South Korea looks to youth after World Cup loss to Brazil
2 years ago

South Korea looks to youth after World Cup loss to Brazil

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — South Korea lost in the round of 16 of the World Cup and then lost its coach. PERFORMANCE South Korea was knocked out of the 2019 Asian Cup in the quarterfinals, so reaching the last 16 in Qatar can be seen as a positive. South Korea was appearing in its 10th straight World Cup, and its 11th …

World Cup 2022 team preview: South Korea
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022 team preview: South Korea

Al Jazeera  

Previous World Cup appearances: 10 Titles: 0 Best finish: semi-finals World Cup record: W6 D9 L19 Goals scored: 34 Biggest win: 2-0 Player to watch: Son Heung-min Ranking: 28 Fixtures: Uruguay, Ghana, Portugal The Qatar edition will be South Korea’s 10th consecutive appearance at the World Cup and 11th in total. That Guus Hiddink side taught a nation to dream, …

China loses to South Korea in FIBA Asia Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

China loses to South Korea in FIBA Asia Cup

China Daily  

Fan Ziming of China goes up for a lay-up during a Group B match against South Korea at the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 12, 2022. China's national men's basketball team lost to South Korea 93-81 in its opening match at the FIBA Asia Cup here on Tuesday evening. After some members playing in the FIBA World …

Asia Cup: Defending Champion India all set to clash with Korea for a ticket to final
2 years, 6 months ago

Asia Cup: Defending Champion India all set to clash with Korea for a ticket to final

India TV News  

Just a day after Malaysia's Razie Rahim scored a hat-trick in a thrilling contest that ended in a draw, defending champions India would look for a win against South Korea to proceed into the finals of the Asia Cup men's hockey tournament. As India head into their final Super 4 game, they would like to spin their heads around different …

South Korea qualifies for World Cup; costly draw for Aussies
2 years, 10 months ago

South Korea qualifies for World Cup; costly draw for Aussies

The Hindu  

South Korea qualified for a 10th successive World Cup after beating Syria 2-0 in Dubai on Tuesday. South Korea, the 15th nation to qualify for the 32-team field, moved 11 points clear of third-place United Arab Emirates with two games remaining. In Group B, a first-half goal from Takumi Minamino set Japan on the way to beating Saudi Arabia 2-0 …

South Korea, Iran set to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

South Korea, Iran set to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2022

India TV News  

Highlights Only the top two are guaranteed a place at the World Cup that kicks off in November. Asia could confirm its first participants in the World Cup — along with host Qatar — on Thursday with Iran and South Korea both within reach of securing their places. Iran is on top of Group A with 16 points from six …

China inches closer to FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2021 title
3 years, 2 months ago

China inches closer to FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2021 title

China Daily  

Huang Sijing of China drives the ball during the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2021 semifinal basketball match between China and South Korea in Amman, capital of Jordan, Oct 2, 2021. AMMAN - The top-ranked Chinese team is inching closer to the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2021 after a stunning 93-69 victory over South Korea Saturday. The Chinese team is just …

Pressure grows on South Korea's Son, Japan's Furuhashi
3 years, 3 months ago

Pressure grows on South Korea's Son, Japan's Furuhashi

The Hindu  

Japan's shocking loss to Oman and South Korea's scoreless draw with Iraq to open the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying has increased the pressure on the likes of Kyogo Furuhashi and Son Heung-min to replicate their excellent European club form in the international arena. 24 in the world, lost 1-0 at home to 79th-ranked Oman last Thursday to …

South Korea: North Koreans pull out of World Cup qualifying
3 years, 7 months ago

South Korea: North Koreans pull out of World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials say North Korea has told soccer’s Asian governing body it will not participate in World Cup qualifiers next month because of coronavirus concerns. South Korea is scheduled to host North Korea, Turkmenistan, Lebanon and Sri Lanka in Group H qualifying matches from May 31 to June 15. North Korea’s Olympic committee also said …

World Cup, Asian Cup Qualifiers Postponed to Next Year
4 years, 4 months ago

World Cup, Asian Cup Qualifiers Postponed to Next Year

News 18  

The Asian Football Confederation has postponed all men’s qualifiers scheduled in October and November for the 2022 World Cup and the 2023 Asian Cup. There are 40 national teams involved in the second round of World Cup Asian qualifying, which had already been delayed in March and June as the coronavirus spread across the region. South Korea, a World Cup …

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