Oh Hyun-kyu (23, Genk), who scored his A-match debut goal, is aiming for his second consecutive goal.
Team Korea led by Coach Hong Myung-bo will face Iraq in the fourth Group B match of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2020 North-China World Cup, which will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday at Mir Stadium in Yongin. Korea, which had a 2-0 full victory in an away match in Jordan on Sunday, has taken the lead in the group with two wins and one draw. Iraq is also in second place with two wins and one draw.
Oh Hyun-gyu was the most hit product against Jordan. Coach Hong Myung-bo appointed Joo as the starting striker. However, after playing in many K-League games, he was not in good condition. Eventually, Joo was absent from the game at six minutes in the second half, and Oh joined the game.
It was a stroke of genius. Oh Hyun-kyu, who scored multiple goals from his team Genk, was in good form for the national team as well. Oh, who is energetic and pressing from the front and playing diligently, created chances.
Oh’s motivation was clear. Oh, who joined the A-team after a long time, was highly motivated. During the game, Oh stepped on his foot and complained of pain. An angry man rushed into the net and dribbled heavily with his right foot to blast a thunderbolt shot past the opponent. He split the net with a high kick. It was Oh’s debut goal for the national team.
After the game, Jordanian coach Jamal Selami admitted the defeat, saying, “Oh’s additional goal killed us.” Oh’s performance had a strong impact. 먹튀검증
Now Oh Hyun-kyu is ahead in the main competition with Joo Min-kyu and Oh Se-hoon. Coach Hong Myung-bo can use Oh Hyun-kyu as a starter against Iraq. It is natural that the player with the best form gets a chance.
After the match against Jordan, Oh said, “The coach gave me a chance and I was able to score a goal. I am happy to score my debut goal that I dreamed of,” adding, “I want all the players to play as starters. However, I will respect the coach and do my best to start the game.”
Oh Hyun-kyu participated as a reserve in preparation for Son’s injury at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. However, as Son has recovered, he has suffered from not being included in the regular membership.
Two years later, Oh has rapidly emerged as the representative striker of Korea. Seizing opportunities is a skill, too.