SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – By all accounts, the South Korean men’s national football team enjoyed a successful 2015, winning 16 out of 20 matches against only one loss and three draws. In 17 of those matches, South Korea didn’t allow a goal. South Korea have won all six matches so far in the [...]
“We had a solid tournament. If we’d been knocked out of the group stage, it would’ve been a different story. However, the fact of the matter is we finished as the runner-up. In order to win in the future and to keep improving, we have to make changes where necessary. We won’t improve at all [...]
“It was very hard for us to lose the final after coming back into the game after going a goal down. After a long tournament, the players tried hard and got us back in the game inside the 90 minutes.” “It’s a shame that we lost the final because the way we played showed that [...]
“Our team has a lot of young and inexperienced players.It’s important for us to play with composure before 80,000 fans. I think the pressure will be the biggest factor. “But if we can control it, we should be able to win.” “In terms of tactics and lineup, Australia will be a different team. We’ve won [...]
“[The final selection process] is open for everyone. When organizing the national team, it is of special importance to strike an ideal balance between experienced players and young energetic ones. We need more passionate, eager players right now.” “I am aware of criticism directed to certain players lingering since the World Cup. At the center [...]
“In order to become a good soccer player, you need to be able to enjoy the game instead of being obsessed with winning. If you can do it, you can improve your skill and stamina.” “Investment in youth soccer will ultimately upgrade the quality of professional soccer players. It is of utmost importance to strike [...]