Jordan’s Yazan Al-Naimat (C) celebrates scoring a goal during the Group E game between Jordan and South Korea in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar on January 20, 2024 (Xinhua News Agency/Caotan)
DOHA, Jan. 21 (Xinhua News Agency) – A last-minute own goal led to a 2-2 draw for South Korea with Jordan in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup held here on Saturday.
After both teams won convincingly in the first round, Jordan is on the verge of repeating their surprise win against the tournament’s favorites as Iraq defeated Asia’s top seeds Japan 2-1 on Friday. Ta.
Despite Son Heung-min scoring an early penalty in the 9th minute, Jordan counterattacked with two points with Park Yong-woo conceding an own goal in the corner and Yazan Al Naimat scoring a volley just before the end of the first half. did. additional time distance.
South Korea’s relentless efforts finally paid off when Hwang In-beom took a shot in the 92nd minute, but Yazan Al Arab deflected it into their own goal.
South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann said: “We expected a difficult game, but it turned out to be a difficult game. You learn a lot from these games.”
The German coach also praised his players’ response in avoiding a major upset. “It’s important to see how the players react when things don’t go well. That’s what I was really happy about.”
Also in Group E, Bahrain defeated Malaysia 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Ali Madan, keeping the victors’ hopes of progressing to the knockout stages alive.
Madan found the back of the net with the outside of his left foot in the 95th minute after Malaysian defenders failed to clear a corner kick.
Jordan and South Korea lead the group with four points each, ahead of Bahrain, who has three points, and Malaysia, who have lost two consecutive games.
Jordan will face Bahrain in the final group match next Thursday, while South Korea will face Malaysia. ■
Jordan’s Salem Al Ajarin (right) protects South Korea’s Kim Tae-hwan during the Group E match between Jordan and South Korea during the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar on January 20, 2024. (Xinhua News Agency/Jianghan News)
Lee Kang-in (front) of South Korea competes for the ball during the Group E match between Jordan and South Korea in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar on January 20, 2024 (Xinhua News Agency/Kanghan News Agency)
On January 20, 2024, South Korea’s Son Heung-min (left) makes his breakthrough during the Group E match between Jordan and South Korea at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar. (Xinhua News Agency/Jianghan News)
On January 20, 2024, South Korea’s Cho Gu Sung (frontline) is fouled during the Group E game between Jordan and South Korea at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar. (Xinhua/Cao Can)
During the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Group E match between Jordan and South Korea held in Doha, Qatar, South Korea’s Son Heung-min (center) received a penalty kick after being fouled by Jordan’s Ihsan Haddad (right). Korea won. January 20, 2024 (Xinhua News Agency/Cao Can)
On January 20, 2024, South Korea’s Son Heung-min (2nd place L) breaks through in the Group E match between Jordan and South Korea at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar. (Xinhua/Caotan)
Bahrain’s Abdullah Alharashi (1st Division) rejoices after the Group E match between Bahrain and Malaysia in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar on January 20, 2024 (Xinhua News Agency/Dingting)
Bahraini players celebrate after the Group E match between Bahrain and Malaysia in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar, on January 20, 2024 (Xinhua News Agency/Dingting)
Starters of the Malaysian team pose before the match between Bahrain and Malaysia in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar on January 20, 2024 (Xinhua/Dingting)
Bahraini players celebrate scoring in the match between Bahrain and Malaysia in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar on January 20, 2024 (Xinhua/Dingting)
Bahrain’s Abdullah Al Harasi (right) celebrates Ali Madan’s goal during the Bahrain vs. Malaysia match in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 on January 20, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. (Xinhua News Agency/Jia Haocheng)
On January 20, 2024, Bahrain’s Ali Madan (3R) scores a goal with a shot during the Group E match between Bahrain and Malaysia in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 held in Doha, Qatar. (Xinhua/Dingting)