Player Watch Player Watch: Son Heung-min

[swarvsta]

They play tomorrow at 10am and are even money favourites to win the game in 90 mins, so hopefully have a good chance.

 

[zicomerc]

Uzbekistan just equalised 1-1. Very open game, Son got the assist for the opener.

 

[zicomerc]

South Korea already lost 2 players to injury in the first 22 minutes, and their star goalkeeper from World Cup was injured last match.

 

[zicomerc]

South Korea 2-1 ahead, Hwang with his 7th goal in tournament.

Match is on Bein Sports 3 if anyone can get hold of it.

 

[NinjaTuna]

Korea 2-1 up, good goal from about 20 yards out.

The quality of football reminds me of that of MLS in that it's kinda like playing 5 a side with your mates when everyone's out of breath and tactics just go out the window and everyone piles forward and misplaces passes

 

[ShelfSideSpurs]

You do wonder if South Korea weren't to go on and win the tournament but still picked up a medal whether Son would be granted special dispensation. Protecting his superstar status in Europe and Asia has surely got to be worth more to them?

 

[NinjaTuna]

You do wonder if South Korea weren't to go on and win the tournament but still picked up a medal whether Son would be granted special dispensation. Protecting his superstar status in Europe and Asia has surely got to be worth more to them?

I highly doubt that would happen mate.

The Korean government has received criticism in the past for allowing celebrities (eg k pop stars and footballers) to have easier rides during the military service. From what i know, it seems like this has been stopped and now regardless of their fame, everyone has to do the 21 months

 

[Yid-ol]

It's 1-1 in the other game between Saudi Arabia and Japan at half time also.

 

[zicomerc]

2-2 now

 

[zicomerc]

3-2 Uzbekistan deflected goal.

Start preparing for Son military service.

 

[ShelfSideSpurs]

3-2 Uzbekistan

 

[Luka Van der Bale]

Fucking hell.

 

[rabbikeane]

Think we need to start putting some pressure upon their FA and not allow them any Son access they don't have claim to. Have to get the most out of his remaining career.

 

[swarvsta]

3-3! Get in

 

[NinjaTuna]

3-3! Hwang again!

 

[NinjaTuna]

Sign him up

 

[ardiles]

3-3 ?

 

[cliff jones]

sounds like a cracking game, 3-3 with 15 to go

 

[SEANSPURS1975]

Good finish from the lad. Comical defending? Come on Sonny’s boys?

 

[ardiles]

Madrid for Hwang