'Genius' Lee Kang-in (24, Paris Saint-Germain) appeared not on the field but in the stands.
The football national team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo (56), is currently tied with Jordan 1-1 in the second half, at the 11-minute mark of the match taking place at Suwon World Cup Stadium at 8 p.m. on the 25th.
South Korea could not maintain Hwang Hee-chan's opening goal against Oman on the 20th, ending in a 1-1 draw. South Korea has recorded 15 points (4 wins, 3 draws) and is holding onto a somewhat shaky first place in Group B, only 3 points ahead of second-place Jordan.
In the recent match against Oman, South Korea suffered injuries to Baek Seung-ho and Lee Kang-in. Lee, who injured his ankle, was eventually released from the call-up along with Baek Seung-ho and Jeong Seung-hyun. Lee is remaining in the country to focus on treatment while coordinating his return date with Paris Saint-Germain.
Lee Kang-in appeared in the stands at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 25th. Attired in a navy blue T-shirt, Lee watched the game of his teammates from the VIP seating area.
Coach Hong Myung-bo substituted Lee Kang-in with Lee Dong-gyeong in the first half, but it did not yield any results. As the second half began, Yang Min-hyuk was substituted in. This is Yang Min-hyuk's debut in an A-match.
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