The South Korean national team conceded a goal.

The South Korean soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, is competing against Oman in the 7th match of Group B in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers at the Goyang Stadium at 8 p.m. on the 20th. In the 35th minute of the second half, South Korea conceded a goal, making the score 1-1.

In this match, South Korea used a 4-2-3-1 formation. Jumin-kyu started in the forward position, while Son Heung-min, Lee Jae-sung, and Hwang Hee-chan lined up as the attacking midfielders. Baek Seung-ho and Park Yong-woo protected the back four, while Lee Tae-seok, Kwon Kyung-won, Jo Yu-min, and Seol Yeong-woo formed the defensive line. Jo Hyun-woo guarded the goal.

Oman also deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation. Issam Al Subhi aimed for a goal, while Abdul Al Massifri, Ali Al Busaidi, and Yamil Al Yahmadi lined up as the attacking midfielders. Abdullah Fawaz and Said Al Alawi occupied the midfield, while Al Rashaidi, Khalid Al Braiki, Ahmed Al Kamishi, and Abdullah Al Harthi formed the back four. The gloves were worn by goalkeeper Ibrahim Al Mukhaini.

In the first half, South Korea increased ball possession and aimed for a goal. Seol Yeong-woo and Hwang Hee-chan, positioned on the right side, sparked the defense and passed the ball to Son Heung-min, who moved centrally, attempting to penetrate the defense.

Oman also did not remain passive. Through a quick counterattack, Al Subhi broke through the defense and created a threatening opportunity.

In the 22nd minute of the first half, Son Heung-min, who received the ball on the left side, lured the opposing defense and passed to Park Yong-woo, who sent the ball into the box but was blocked by the defense.

South Korea swallowed their disappointment. In the 35th minute of the first half, a cross by Baek Seung-ho headed toward the box, and attackers leaped for a header, but the goalkeeper cleared it with his hands.

Next, South Korea faced bad news, as Baek Seung-ho collapsed due to an injury during a contest, leading South Korea to substitute Lee Kang-in in the 38th minute.

South Korea took the lead with a goal. In the 41st minute of the first half, Lee Kang-in sent a pass to Hwang Hee-chan, who was making a penetration run, and after receiving the ball in the box, Hwang Hee-chan shot to make it 1-0. South Korea, which had struggled to create shooting opportunities, finally found relief with Hwang Hee-chan's goal.

Three minutes of stoppage time was added in the first half. Shortly before halftime, Son Heung-min had a sharp free kick, but it was saved. The first half concluded with South Korea leading 1-0.

South Korea made a change at the start of the second half, calling Jumin-kyu back to the bench and bringing in Oh Se-hoon.

Entering the second half, South Korea immediately created several opportunities. Compared to the first half, there were many more aggressive passes, and threatening movements were made near Oman's goal.

In the 12th minute of the second half, Oman also looked for an opportunity. A cross was sent from the right side, but Kwon Kyung-won cleared it with a powerful header.

In the 18th minute of the second half, South Korea substituted the hero of the first goal, Hwang Hee-chan, with Bae Jun-ho.

South Korea aimed for an additional goal. In the 27th minute of the second half, Lee Tae-seok, who received the ball near the box, took a long-range shot, but it missed the goal.

There was a crisis as well. In the 30th minute of the second half, an aggressive pass from Oman slipped behind the defense, reaching Musan Al Ghasani, who rushed quickly toward the goal. He then sent a cross, but it was inaccurate, and the opportunity was wasted.

South Korea conceded a goal. In the 35th minute of the second half, they allowed a goal to Al Busaidi, leveling the score from 1-0 to 1-1.

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