In the recently concluded first round match of the East Asian Cup, China's men's soccer selection team was defeated by South Korea with a score of 0-3. Hwang In-bum, a player of the South Korean team, expressed a relaxed attitude towards this match against our country in an interview after the match.
Hwang In-pham revealed that the match meant a lot to him as it was his first battle back in the ring after a finger injury. He felt a bit overwhelmed due to the long time he had not participated in the game, as well as the hot weather and humid environment. However, the team managed to control the tempo of the game by scoring a goal in the first half and one in the second half. He thanked the players and coaching staff for their thorough preparation, which made the game go smoothly.
Speaking about his finger injury, Wong Yan Fan said that although the bone had not fully healed, he felt no pain and could give his full attention to the game.
In terms of positional changes, Huang Renfan said he moved more on the left side in the first half and shifted to the right side in the second half as a result of the tactical arrangement. The team also used a double striker tactic. In the national team, the head coach wants the players to maintain positional flexibility and find the most effective way to attack.
For China, Hwang In-beom believes that the match would have been very tough because of the defensive tactics adopted by the Chinese team. He had encountered a similar situation in the World Qualifiers. He emphasized the importance of not rushing to attack until a breakthrough chance is created. In the end, the game was surprisingly easy, with China's physicality dropping in the second half, giving Korea more space.
Talking about the changes in this year's East Asian Cup, Hwang In-beom said that he is no longer a young player compared to his first participation in the East Asian Cup three years ago. Despite shortcomings in areas such as training grounds and hotels in Japan, he hopes to contribute to the team both on and off the field.
Next, Korea will play the next round of matches against Hong Kong, China. Hwang In-beom said he is confident about this match.
