South Korea fought back from a two-goal deficit against 10-man Honduras to earn a draw with two second-half goals.
The South Korea U-20 football team, led by head coach Kim Eun-joong, drew 2-2 with Honduras in their second group match of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup at the Mendoza Stadium in Argentina on May 26 at 6 a.m. KST.
Starting lineup
Kim Jun-hong, Park Chang-woo, Choi Seok-hyun, Kim Yong-hak, Lee Seung-won, Lee Young-joon, Bae Jun-ho, Kang Sung-jin, Kang Sang-yoon, Bae Seo-joon, Kim Ji-soo
South Korea conceded the first goal in the 22nd minute. Daniel Carter was brought down on his way into the box. After a VAR review, a penalty kick was awarded and David Ochoa stepped up to take the spot kick. Goalkeeper Kim Jun-hong reached out and touched the ball, but it still went into the goal.
In the 28th minute, things got better for South Korea. Ochoa, who had scored earlier in the match, appeared to slap Bae Seo-Joon in a contested situation. After a VAR review, a red card was shown.
With the numerical advantage, South Korea looked to push forward on offense, but were unable to create a decisive chance. In the 42nd minute, Kim Yong-hak’s powerful shot was saved by the goalkeeper. The first half ended without an equalizer.
South Korea struck first in the fifth minute of the second half. Isaac Castillo’s shot from outside the box was saved by the goalkeeper.
Kim Yong-hak pulled one back in the 13th minute of the second half. After a cross, Lee Young-joon kept the ball in a contested situation, and Kim Yong-hak collected the second ball and quickly finished with a left-footed shot to split the goal.
In the 17th minute of the second half, Park Seung-ho equalized the game. From a corner kick, Park’s header to the near post rattled the net. 먹튀검증
After equalizing, South Korea took advantage of their numerical advantage to take control of the game. Kim Yong-hak’s left foot consistently threatened the opposition goal. Eight minutes of stoppage time were awarded, but Korea’s chances were wasted. In stoppage time, Choi Seok-hyun was sent off for accumulated cautions, and the game ended with South Korea unable to turn the game around.