Will Oh Hyun-kyu (Henk) become a new striker in the Korean national soccer team? “I will try to score more goals,” Oh said after scoring his debut goal in his 12th A-match.
Oh Hyun-kyu was substituted in the second half when his team led 1-0 in the third Group B match of the Asian qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup against Jordan at Amman International Stadium in Amman, Jordan on the 11th (Korea time). He scored additional points for his team in the second half, and South Korea overwhelmed Jordan 2-0. It was a meaningful victory that repaid the 0-2 defeat in the semifinals of the Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup eight months ago.
Thanks to the victory, Korea ranked No. 1 in Group B with seven points. Korea will be able to play its fourth match against Iraq on Saturday with more leeway.
For Oh, it was his first score in the 12th A-match. He added the national flag for the first time two years ago, but mostly played as a substitute. He started as a substitute on the day as well, and replaced Joo Min-gyu (Ulsan HD) at the 6th minute of the second half.
Oh Hyun-kyu actively played in the back space of the defense from the beginning of the game. If Joo Min-kyu fought closely with the opponent’s defense, Oh Hyun-kyu used the stadium widely.
Jordan again aimed for South Korea’s goal with his signature counterattack, and Oh Hyun-gyu fired a blow. After receiving the ball from Bae Jun-ho in the 23rd minute of the second half, he dribbled towards the box from the left. After a stepover in front of the defender, he attempted a powerful right-footed shot to penetrate Jordan’s net. It was a wedge goal that cleared up the mess.
Jordan has failed to make significant counterattacks since then. Driven by Oh Hyun-kyu’s net goal, Korea silenced the enemy and secured three valuable points. 안전놀이터
South Korea is currently without the main gun Son Heung-min, and young striker Oh Hyun-kyu’s scoring shot is welcome. Another variable is that Joo Min-kyu has been scoreless for nearly three months in his team. This is why expectations are growing for Oh Hyun-kyu’s toes, who succeeded in scoring during this period.
“It wasn’t an easy match, but the players were able to win as one,” Oh said in an interview with a television broadcaster after the victory. “I am so happy to repay the victory to the people and fans who supported me. It took me a long time to score even after playing many games. I will do my best to score more goals in the future.”