Young Taegeuk Warriors, who even performed the “Heo Ceremony,” laughed for the first time in six yea..
Young Taegeuk Warriors, who even performed the “Heo Ceremony,” laughed for the first time in six years.
The South Korean U17 national soccer team, led by head coach Baek Ki-tae, won 2-1 in the first Group F match of the 2025 FIFA U17 Qatar World Cup against Mexico at Aspia Zone Pitch 1 in Alaiyan, Qatar on the 4th (Korea Standard Time).
South Korea lost all three games in the tournament two years ago. This time, however, he beat his opponent Mexico and won for the first time in six years since the round of 16 against Angola (1-0) in 2019.
사진 확대 Koo Hyun-bin’s first header goal signaled a good start. Photo = Courtesy of the Korea Football Association
After Koo Hyun-bin’s first header goal, Nam Yi-an’s winning goal shone. Park Do-hoon’s save show, which blocked Mexico’s offensive in the first half, was also great.
South Korea started with goalkeeper Park Do-hoon, followed by Kim Min-chan, Lim Ye-chan, Koo Hyun-bin, Jung Hee-seop, Park Hyun-soo, Kim Ye-gun, Kim Ji-sung, Kim Do-min, Nam Yi-an and Oh Ha-ram.
Mexico started with goalkeeper López, followed by Contreras-Corona-Olvera-Vorgio-Grajales-Pineda-Garcia-Hernandez-Gamboa-Denigris.
사진 확대 South Korea started with goalkeeper Park Do-hoon, followed by Kim Min-chan, Lim Ye-chan, Koo Hyun-bin, Jung Hee-seop, Park Hyun-soo, Kim Ye-gun, Kim Ji-sung, Kim Do-min, Nam Yi-an and Oh Ha-ram. Photo = Courtesy of the Korea Football Association
In the 7th minute of the first half, Park Do-hoon defended Garcia’s cross and Gamboa’s shot in the box. In the ensuing corner, Olvera’s header hit the post. A minute later, Hernandez’s cross and Garcia’s header headed in front of Park Do-hoon.
In the 19th minute of the first half, South Korea took the opportunity. In a corner kick situation, Koo Hyun-bin scored the first goal of 1-0 with a lucky header goal.
After that, Park Do-hoon saved Denigris’ mid-range shot in the 31st minute of the first half. And in the 40th minute of the first half, Kim Ye-gun shot after dribbling, and López blocked it.
사진 확대 Ace Kim Ye-gun led South Korea with a sharp kick. Photo = Courtesy of the Korea Football Association
In the 41st minute of the first half, Gamboa had an open chance due to a pass miss by the South Korean defense. Even this was blocked by Park Do-hoon, keeping the 1-0 lead. However, in the 44th minute of the first half, De Nigris finished Mexico’s corner kick pattern and Gamboa’s cross with a diving header to tie the score 1-1. South Korea tried to score an additional goal with Kim Ye-gun’s free kick and Kim Ji-sung’s header in the extra time of the first half, but López blocked it.
South Korea reopened the Mexican goal at the start of the second half. After Park Do-hoon’s long kick in the 49th minute of the second half, Kim Do-min crossed López and Nam Yi-an finished the game 2-1 away. Nam Ian celebrated by presenting Ronaldo’s “Heavy Rain Ceremony.”
Mexico also fought back with Gamboa’s mid-range shot in the 68th minute of the second half, but failed to penetrate Park Do-hoon. In the 82nd minute of the second half, Mansiya’s shot in the box also hit the side net.
South Korea cooked Mexico to its heart’s content without any major crises throughout the second half. In the end, he got off to a good start by winning for the first time in six years.
사진 확대 The South Korean U17 national soccer team, led by head coach Baek Ki-tae, won 2-1 in the first Group F match of the 2025 FIFA U17 Qatar World Cup against Mexico at Aspia Zone Pitch 1 in Alaiyan, Qatar on the 4th (Korea Standard Time). Photo = Courtesy of the Korea Football Association
[MIN JUN KU, MK Sports Reporter]
