The South Korean national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, is continuing its cruise to the World Cup finals. It has established a current solo system, turning the third qualifying round.
South Korea will play an away match against Palestine at 11 p.m. on the 19th (Korea time) at Amman International Stadium in Amman, Jordan’s capital. South Korea, which currently ranks first in Group B with four wins, one draw and 13 points in five games, is leading the way by far beating the second-ranked groups Jordan and Iraq (eight points or more).
The World Cup, in which the number of participating countries has increased from 32 to 48, has 8.5 tickets distributed to Asia. Six teams ranking first and second in each group will advance to the finals, while the six teams ranking third and fourth will be divided into two groups for the fourth preliminary round. The two teams ranking first in each group will head to the finals, while the second team will go through the playoffs, and the winning team will compete in the intercontinental playoffs to confirm its advance to the finals.
Having played five of the 10 matches in the third qualifying round, the Korean team is likely to advance to the finals of the North-China World Cup unless something unexpected happens. The team already has five points difference with the runner-up, and has a showdown with all teams once to confirm the difference in performance. Analysts say that even if the team fails to win the remaining five matches, it will be okay to rank second in the group. It is a scenario in which the team can secure two wins in the next two matches and decide early depending on the results of the second-place teams.
If it goes as planned, it is expected to be the most comfortable qualifying round in the history of the World Cup. The number of participating countries in the finals has increased to 48, and the ticket to Asia has doubled, but the development of Hong Myung-bo’s performance is also a big reason. The national team drew 0-0 against Palestine in the first match of the third qualifying round in September with less-than-expected performance. There was also a chaotic atmosphere that it was the first game since Coach Hong Myung-bo took office, and he did not follow luck, such as hitting the post, but his performance itself was not good anyway.
However, 메이저사이트 as the national team gradually elevated its performance from the second match against Oman, it secured victory over Jordan, Iraq in October, and Kuwait this month. Players’ hands and feet are becoming in sync with each other as the matches continue, and Hong is getting accustomed to Coach Hong Myung-bo’s tactics. In addition, young players born in the 2000s have given the national team vitality and energy, and a positive competitive system has been created. If the national team secures a good result until the match against Palestine, it will be able to confirm its advance to the World Cup finals through two consecutive home matches in March next year.
Meanwhile, the Korean team entered Amman, Jordan, on Thursday, two days before the match. After receiving warm hospitality from Korean residents, the Korean team will have a match against Palestine on Wednesday after a day of training.