South Korea beats Oman in a tight match
South Korea defeated Oman 4-1 in a 2026 World Cup Asian qualification match played at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat. The match was marked by the intensity and fight of both teams, resulting in a total of 15 yellow cards.
South Korea dominated possession (67%) and created more scoring opportunities (9 shots, 4 on target), but Oman stayed in the fight and managed to open the scoring in the 45th minute with a goal by A. Al Khamisi, assisted by H. Al Saadi.
However, South Korea reacted strongly in the second half and managed to turn the score around thanks to goals from Hwang Hee-Chan (10th minute), Son Heung-Min (82nd minute) and Joo Min-Kyu (90th minute). Son Heung-Min also provided two assists for the goals of Hwang Hee-Chan and Joo Min-Kyu.
The match was marked by intensity, with a total of 15 yellow cards (3 for Oman and 2 for South Korea). South Korea managed to capitalize on their superiority in possession and attack, but Oman demonstrated their fighting spirit and resilience throughout the match.
Substitutions oman: at minute 65 O. Al Malki came in and N. Al-Rawahi went out., at minute 65 K. Al Breiki came in and A. Al Khamisi went out., at minute 78 I. Al Sabhi came in and A. Al Mushaifri went out., at minute 78 G. Al Habashi came in and M. Al Musalami went out., at minute 87 Z. Al Aghbari came in and J. Al Yahmadi went out.
Substitutions south korea: at minute 68 Hwang Mun-Ki came in and Seol Young-Woo went out., at minute 68 Lee Jae-Sung came in and Oh Se-Hun went out., at minute 85 Jeong Woo-Yeong came in and Park Yong-Woo went out., at minute 89 J. Eom came in and Lee Kang-In went out., at minute 89 Joo Min-Kyu came in and Hwang Hee-Chan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Oman
Titulares:
South Korea
Titulares:
class=”wg_loader”>
