“Players should use this as an opportunity.”
“We will focus on our game” in preparation for the match against China.
Kim Do-hoon, the interim coach of the Korean national soccer team, was determined to win against China after returning from a resounding victory in an away trip to Singapore, saying, “Korean soccer is in crisis, but the players should use it as an opportunity.”
Coach Kim Do-hoon returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 7th and expressed his thoughts, saying, “It was a short period of time, but I think we achieved a good victory because our players performed well as prepared.”
Korea won 7-0 in the 5th match of Group C of the Asian second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup against Singapore held at the Singapore National Stadium on the 6th.
'Captain' Son Heung-min (Tottenham) and key player Lee Kang-in (PSG) scored multiple goals, while Ju Min-gyu (Ulsan), Bae Jun-ho (Stoke) and Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton) scored goals to achieve a resounding victory.
Korea, which has secured the lead with 13 points (4 wins, 1 draw), has confirmed its advancement to the third preliminary round regardless of the result of the 6th home game against China to be held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 11th.
Coach Kim said, “Captain Son Heung-min, vice-captain Lee Jae-seong (Mainz), and Kim Jin-soo (Jeonbuk) helped us a lot to play well. “I think we achieved a big win thanks to creating an atmosphere that allowed new faces to quickly integrate into the team,” he said.
Coach Kim, who focused on positioning, balance, and line breaking when he took office, achieved a perfect victory in the Singapore expedition with aggressive management. He said, “I think the first thing, positioning, was done well. “I think we were not able to show a good game because we were taking the lead in terms of positioning and leading the game by scoring,” he said. Korea's new structure appeared to be well established, with late debutant Joo Min-gyu and surprise newcomer Bae Jun-ho scoring goals. Coach Kim praised the players, saying, “I think they played their roles faithfully when they came in and proved themselves,” and added, “I think they should be congratulated for making their debut and scoring a goal. “Those players quickly integrated into the team and played, so they scored goals and received opportunities,” he added. Regarding Joo Min-gyu, “I expected him to score. He spoke with Joo Min-gyu about the role he should play as a center forward. I thought I would have a better chance if I waited at the top rather than coming down too far and passing, but I think I would be congratulated for scoring with a header. I also didn't know he had three assists. He commented, “I am very happy that he is in a form where he can be said to be a player who not only scores goals but also plays well as a team player.” Regarding Bae Jun-ho, “After working with him this time, I think he is a player with great potential. He is a player with even more expectations for the future. Yesterday he may have fallen a little short of his capabilities, but he showed what he has. He expressed his expectations, saying, “I think the part where he plays while moving with the ball is also a sign to the fans that a new type of player has appeared.” When asked about Jung Woo-young (Alkaliz), who returned to the national team after a long time and took charge of the midfield, he said, “There is no need to say anything else. Jung Woo-young was a player proven through the World Cup. With Kim Young-kwon (Ulsan) and Kim Min-jae (Munich) missing as center backs, Kwon Gyeong-won (Suwon FC) and Jo Yu-min (Sharjah) played, and it was decided that Jung Woo-young was the player who could fit in with those center backs and lead the team, so he was selected. “I did,” he answered. Now, Korea will focus on securing the top seed with a win over China and being able to enter the third qualifying round relatively easily while avoiding Japan and Iran. Coach Kim emphasized, “We have the last goal to be in pot 1,” and added, “This is a game played at our home. Just as the result of the game against Singapore brought great joy to the fans, I hope to achieve some kind of finale in the final game. It is important to play our game regardless of whether the opponent is strong or weak. Although Korean soccer is said to be in crisis, I think players should use it as an opportunity. “We will focus on playing our game,” he concluded the interview. 스포츠토토맨
“We will focus on our game” in preparation for the match against China.
Kim Do-hoon, the interim coach of the Korean national soccer team, was determined to win against China after returning from a resounding victory in an away trip to Singapore, saying, “Korean soccer is in crisis, but the players should use it as an opportunity.”
Coach Kim Do-hoon returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 7th and expressed his thoughts, saying, “It was a short period of time, but I think we achieved a good victory because our players performed well as prepared.”
Korea won 7-0 in the 5th match of Group C of the Asian second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup against Singapore held at the Singapore National Stadium on the 6th.
'Captain' Son Heung-min (Tottenham) and key player Lee Kang-in (PSG) scored multiple goals, while Ju Min-gyu (Ulsan), Bae Jun-ho (Stoke) and Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton) scored goals to achieve a resounding victory.
Korea, which has secured the lead with 13 points (4 wins, 1 draw), has confirmed its advancement to the third preliminary round regardless of the result of the 6th home game against China to be held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 11th.
Coach Kim said, “Captain Son Heung-min, vice-captain Lee Jae-seong (Mainz), and Kim Jin-soo (Jeonbuk) helped us a lot to play well. “I think we achieved a big win thanks to creating an atmosphere that allowed new faces to quickly integrate into the team,” he said.
Coach Kim, who focused on positioning, balance, and line breaking when he took office, achieved a perfect victory in the Singapore expedition with aggressive management. He said, “I think the first thing, positioning, was done well. “I think we were not able to show a good game because we were taking the lead in terms of positioning and leading the game by scoring,” he said. Korea's new structure appeared to be well established, with late debutant Joo Min-gyu and surprise newcomer Bae Jun-ho scoring goals. Coach Kim praised the players, saying, “I think they played their roles faithfully when they came in and proved themselves,” and added, “I think they should be congratulated for making their debut and scoring a goal. “Those players quickly integrated into the team and played, so they scored goals and received opportunities,” he added. Regarding Joo Min-gyu, “I expected him to score. He spoke with Joo Min-gyu about the role he should play as a center forward. I thought I would have a better chance if I waited at the top rather than coming down too far and passing, but I think I would be congratulated for scoring with a header. I also didn't know he had three assists. He commented, “I am very happy that he is in a form where he can be said to be a player who not only scores goals but also plays well as a team player.” Regarding Bae Jun-ho, “After working with him this time, I think he is a player with great potential. He is a player with even more expectations for the future. Yesterday he may have fallen a little short of his capabilities, but he showed what he has. He expressed his expectations, saying, “I think the part where he plays while moving with the ball is also a sign to the fans that a new type of player has appeared.” When asked about Jung Woo-young (Alkaliz), who returned to the national team after a long time and took charge of the midfield, he said, “There is no need to say anything else. Jung Woo-young was a player proven through the World Cup. With Kim Young-kwon (Ulsan) and Kim Min-jae (Munich) missing as center backs, Kwon Gyeong-won (Suwon FC) and Jo Yu-min (Sharjah) played, and it was decided that Jung Woo-young was the player who could fit in with those center backs and lead the team, so he was selected. “I did,” he answered. Now, Korea will focus on securing the top seed with a win over China and being able to enter the third qualifying round relatively easily while avoiding Japan and Iran. Coach Kim emphasized, “We have the last goal to be in pot 1,” and added, “This is a game played at our home. Just as the result of the game against Singapore brought great joy to the fans, I hope to achieve some kind of finale in the final game. It is important to play our game regardless of whether the opponent is strong or weak. Although Korean soccer is said to be in crisis, I think players should use it as an opportunity. “We will focus on playing our game,” he concluded the interview. 스포츠토토맨