The Korean soccer team will face Palestine again tomorrow night (Nov. 19). It was a tough draw last September, but the team is different now with the addition of Bae Joon-ho, who the American media said “has the potential to reach the level of Son Heung-min”.
[South Korea 3:1 Kuwait/North and Central America World Cup 3rd Qualifier, Game 5 (March 15)]
He finds space behind the defense, receives a penetrating pass, beats the defender, and eos파워볼 slides it in with his right foot.
From the deception to the real shot, it’s like I have a picture on the ground that I’ve thought about beforehand.
Thanks to him, the side attack of our soccer has become more colorful.
[South Korea 3:2 Iraq/North and Central America World Cup 3rd qualifying match (last October)]
In the game against Iraq last month, I was the first to run to where the ball was going to come from and create goal chances for my teammates.
So far, he has two goals and two assists in five games for the national team, and his upward trend is frightening.
Most importantly, his flanking attacks have been different from the flamboyance, speed, and technicality of Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan, and Lee Kang-in.
American media ESPN also praised Bae Junho highly.
“Despite playing fewer minutes, he was on par with Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan, and Lee Kang-in,” they said, praising his ability to play in any position.
“Although he is only 21 years old, he has shown the potential to reach a similar level to Son Heung-min,” he added.
One can only wonder where and when Hong Myung-bo will use Bae Jun-ho to break Palestine’s tight defense.
With four wins and a draw, South Korea are back on track to qualify for the third round of World Cup qualifying, and a win against Palestine will take them one step closer to their 11th consecutive appearance at the tournament.