Baek Seung-ho (Birmingham) collapsed due to an injury, leading to the introduction of Lee Kang-in (PSG).

The South Korean national soccer team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, is facing Oman in the 7th match of Group B during the third round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Goyang Sports Complex at 8 p.m. on the 20th. Currently, as the first half is underway, South Korea encountered the unfortunate injury of Baek Seung-ho, and eventually, Lee Kang-in was substituted in.

South Korea lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Jumin-kyu took position at the front, while Son Heung-min, Lee Jae-sung, and Hwang Hee-chan stood behind in the attacking line. Baek Seung-ho and Park Yong-woo protected the back line, and Lee Tae-seok, Kwon Kyung-won, Jo Yu-min, and Seol Young-woo established the defense line. Jo Hyun-woo guarded the goal.

Oman also deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation. Issam Al Sabhi aimed for scoring, and Abdul Al Masefri, Ali Al Busairi, and Yamil Al Yahmadi stood in the attacking line. Abdullah Fawaz and Said Al Alawi filled the midfield, while Al Rushaydi, Khalid Al Braiki, Ahmed Al Kamishi, and Abdullah Al Harthi set up the back line. The goalkeeper gloves were worn by Ibrahim Al Mukaini.

In the first half, South Korea increased its ball possession and aimed for scoring. Seol Young-woo and Hwang Hee-chan, positioned on the right side, shook the defense and passed the ball to Son Heung-min, who moved centrally as they attacked the defense.

Oman was not just sitting back either. Through a quick counterattack, Al Sabhi broke through the defense once and created a threatening chance.

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

South Korea felt regret. In the 35th minute of the first half, a cross sent by Baek Seung-ho toward the box was met with attempts from the attackers to header it, but the goalkeeper cleared it with his hands.

Then a setback occurred. Baek Seung-ho collapsed due to an injury during a contest. Ultimately, South Korea called Baek Seung-ho to the bench in the 37th minute and introduced Lee Kang-in.

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