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South Korea Overpowers Iraq in Basra Despite Physical Match
Basra, Iraq – South Korea defeated Iraq at the Basra International Stadium in a World Cup Qualification Asia match on June 5. The match was characterized by intensity and physical play. South Korea dominated possession with 75% compared to Iraq’s 25%.
The match heated up quickly, with a yellow card for Y. Amyn of Iraq in the 3rd minute and another for Park Yong-Woo of South Korea in the 22nd minute. The situation worsened for Iraq in the 26th minute when A. Al Hamadi received a red card, leaving his team with ten men. Before halftime, Lee Tae-Seok of South Korea was also cautioned.
Despite being outnumbered, Iraq struggled to contain South Korea. Kim Jin-gyu opened the scoring for the South Koreans in the 63rd minute, assisted by Lee Kang-In. The lead was extended in the 82nd minute with a goal by Oh Hyeon-Gyu. The match continued at a hectic pace, adding yellow cards for Moon Seon-Min (80th minute) and Oh Hyeon-Gyu (87th minute).
In terms of statistics, South Korea surpassed Iraq in shots (13 to 5) and shots on target (7 to 2). The South Koreans also held a clear advantage in corners (10 to 1). Japanese referee Yusuke Araki had a busy night, handing out a total of 5 yellow cards and 1 red card.
Substitutions iraq: at minute 46 A. Mohanad came in and A. Al Tameemi went out., at minute 74 Y. H. Al Tekreeti M. came in and H. Ali went out., at minute 74 J. Al Msharrafawee came in and O. Rashid went out., at minute 74 M. Qasim came in and I. Bayesh went out., at minute 87 M. Farji came in and Y. Amyn went out.
Substitutions south korea: at minute 46 Kim Jin-gyu came in and Park Yong-Woo went out., at minute 60 Moon Seon-Min came in and Hwang Hee-Chan went out., at minute 60 Oh Hyeon-Gyu came in and Oh Se-Hun went out., at minute 74 Jeon Jin-Woo came in and Lee Jae-Sung went out., at minute 87 Choi Jun came in and Seol Young-Woo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Iraq
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South Korea
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