In the match taking place in Group A, South Korea was led by the Czech Republic but successfully reversed the score thanks to goals in the second half. This result helped the kimchi team have a favorable start at the biggest football festival on the planet.
Notably, Son Heung-min has entered the history of Korean football when he participated in the World Cup for the 4th time, equaling coach Hong Myung-bo's record for the most World Cup appearances in the history of the national team.
However, this special milestone was overshadowed by the performance that did not meet the expectations of the striker currently playing for Los Angeles FC. According to statistics, Son Heung-min made 6 shots but only hit the target once. The striker born in 1992 also missed many favorable opportunities in the first half.
Korean media and fans simultaneously gave negative reactions to the performance of the Korean national team captain. Many opinions suggest that Son Heung-min had a forgettable match when he continuously missed favorable opportunities against the Czech Republic.
The 34-year-old striker's inaccurate finishing ability is considered one of the most disappointing points on the Korean side. Many opinions assess Son Heung-min as a player who played below expectations in the victory of the "Taegeuk Warriors".
On Korean football forums, many fans also expressed dissatisfaction with this striker's performance. Some opinions said that Son Heung-min still moved well but lacked accuracy in finishing, while many comments mentioned the possibility that he should sit on the bench if he continues to maintain his current form.
However, the victory over the Czech Republic still helps South Korea temporarily rank 2nd in Group A with the same 3 points as Mexico but inferior in goal difference. In the next match, Son Heung-min and his teammates will face host Mexico at 8 am on June 19.
