"China disaster after 8 years" South Korea's U-22 interim coach Lee Chang-hyun is angry at China's biased judgment. "Referees always favor the Chinese team."
"China disaster after 8 years" South Korea's U-22 interim coach Lee Chang-hyun is angry at China's biased judgment. "Referees always favor the Chinese team."
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Lee Chang-won, interim coach of the U-22 national soccer team, who was held back by China, decided to complain about the referee's decision.
South Korea lost 0-1 in the second leg of the U-224 friendly tournament hosted by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) at Yancheng Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Jiangsu Province, China, on the 23rd (Korea time), dedicating the first goal to Liu Haofan in the 41st minute of the second half.
South Korea, which drew 1-1 with Vietnam in the first match on the 20th, remained 1 draw and 1 loss in 2 games.
According to the Chinese media 'QQ' after the match, Lee Chang-hyun showed an attitude that he could not accept defeat. "I haven't seen a particularly outstanding player in China. The main reason for China's victory was that it prepared well overall," Lee said. "If I had to pick one player, I would say No. 5 player (Ryu Hao-fan)."
The coach also complained about the judges' biased judgment. He said, "This opportunity is something I want to say. I have participated in many competitions in China so far. I had a lot of difficulties because the judges blew the whistle unilaterally every time. I hope this situation will improve in the future."
On the day, the Korean team set up a starting lineup with "K Leaguers" including Jeong Jae-sang (Daegu), Cho Young-kwang (Gyeongnam), Lee Seung-won (Kim Cheon), Han Jong-moo (Daegu), Kang Sang-yoon (Jeonbuk), Park Chang-woo (Busan), Park Chang-woo (Busan), Lee Hyun-yong (Suwon FC), Lee Won-woo (Kimpo), Kim Woo-bin (Ansan), Choi Ye-hoon (Kim Cheon) and Moon Hyun-ho (Ulsan). In the second half, the team deployed Choi Woo-jin (Jeonbuk Hyundai), Lee Joon-kyu (Daejeon), Son Seung-bum (Seoul), Kim Ju-chan (Suwon Hyundai Motors) and Hong Jae-seok (Busan Hyundai Motors).
No official coach has been appointed yet, so he went on an expedition to China under the interim headquarters. Lee Chang-hyun, interim coach Cho Se-kwon and Kim Dae-hwan led the team. South Korea was level with 51 to 49 in possession, and fell to 2 to 7 in effective shots.
In the first half, the opponent team's two decisive shots were blocked by the goalpost and Moon Hyun-ho's defense, avoiding the crisis. However, in the 41st minute of the second half, the opponent team's header hit the post with a corner kick. Liu Haopan pushed the ball into the goal, which the Korean defense team could not handle first.
"Compared to the last U-20 World Cup squad, only three players remained on the team, and the other six advanced to Europe and failed to join this time," coach Lee said, adding that it was far from a normal squad condition.
He also said, "This may sound like an excuse, but we really lacked preparation. Our main purpose this time was not to win, but to select players. We lost the game, and we suffered setbacks because of it, and I think that's a good thing." QQ described his remarks as "shocking" that he did not come to Yancheng to win. 스포츠토토
Chinese U-22 national team coach Yu Da-bao said on social media after the match, "We beat Korea 1-0 today in 2017. Eight years later, we beat Korea again." Korea lost 0-1 at the Russia World Cup qualifier held in Changsha, China, in March 2017.
South Korea is aiming for a succession through its final match against Uzbekistan on the 25th.
The age group participating in this competition will prepare for the 2026 U-23 Asian Cup finals to be held next year.