After South Korea's important away victory over Oman 3-1, the team's midfielder Lee Gang-in was interviewed by the media. He expressed his joy over the victory and gave an outlook on the team's performance and future goals.
Li Gangren began by recalling his regrets from the last game and emphasized the importance of this win: "Our whole team feels very sorry for not winning the last game. But today's victory has given us back our confidence and we are very happy. This victory is the best reward for our hard training."
Regarding the goal conceded in the first half, Li Gangren said that the team had already conducted an in-depth reflection and summary: "We had an in-depth discussion in the locker room, emphasizing the need to help each other, and to do our best in every moment of defense and offense as much as possible. Although we were a bit passive after conceding the goal, the team adjusted quickly and eventually won. We will learn from this experience and be better prepared for the upcoming games."
Talking about Son's goal, Lee Gang-in said it was the result of the whole team's joint efforts: "Not only me and Son, but also all the players were playing with all their strength. We worked hard to create goal-scoring opportunities, and through teamwork and tacit understanding, we finally got the goal. This is the best proof of our team spirit."
Li Gangren also gave special thanks to every member of the team: "I am full of gratitude to all the players, whether it's those who didn't play, those who came on as substitutes, and those who didn't make the roster. They are all quietly supporting us behind the scenes and cheering us on. We will continue to work hard and fight for the team's honor and victory."
On the question of whether he had a premonition that Son would score, Lee Gang-in modestly said, "I didn't have time to think about that at that time. I always trust my teammates to finish the offense well no matter who receives the pass. We will continue to work hard in the future, not only with Hinrich, but also with the rest of the team for a better result. We believe that as long as we are united, nothing can stop us from moving forward."
