In the 3-1 victory over Oman on the road, South Korean captain Son played well, not only scoring a goal but also contributing two assists, directly involved in all the team's goals. After the match, he was interviewed by the media, sharing his feelings and outlook.
Son first emphasized the importance of getting the win: "Getting three points is the most important thing. I am very happy to be able to win in such a difficult game. It's not just an individual victory, it's the result of the whole team's efforts." He mentioned that although victory is always joyful, it requires great sacrifices and efforts behind the scenes. Today, all the players were united and fought together for the victory and finally achieved a satisfactory result.
On his performance in the tournament, Son said, "I will do my best to show my best performance in every game and keep my nerves high until the final stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The condition of the pitch was very good today and the players were able to play with more confidence in the game. I hope that the pitch conditions will continue to improve for future home matches as well, allowing us to put in better performances."
As a representative of Asian players, Son is proud of the progress of Asian soccer: "Asian teams have really made great progress, as the same Asian, I feel very proud. It's great to be involved in such a high level of competition. We also need to continue to work hard, give full play to our ability, and compete for the glory of Asian soccer."
Son also talked about his sense of responsibility and team spirit, "I try to show my sense of responsibility through my actions. It's a big burden to be part of the national team, but I believe we don't have to bow our heads over one game. We need to stay humble and aggressive and keep looking forward."
Looking ahead, Son is confident: "We have eight more qualifiers to go, which means eight more chances to show the best performance of our lives. If we are as confident as we are today, I believe we can show good form and get more wins for the team." His words reveal a strong belief in the team's future and a desire to win.
