South Korea beats Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup group stage comeback
On June 12, South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in a World Cup group stage match, coming from behind. Hwang In-beom scored and assisted, while Lee Kang-in provided an assist and completed all 37 passes. Son Heung-min had an inefficient performance with 6 shots but only 1 on target. Krejčí scored for the Czech Republic in the losing effort.
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Lee Kang-in Leads World Cup in Successful Dribbles with Highest Success Rate
According to Opta statistics reported by Hupu on June 25, South Korean attacker Lee Kang-in has been a standout dribbler in the current World Cup, recording more successful dribbles (11 times) than any other player. Among all players who have attempted more than 10 dribbles in the tournament, Lee also boasts the highest dribbling success rate at 78.57%. The statistic highlights his individual skill and effectiveness in one-on-one situations, underscoring his importance to the South Korean national team's attacking play. The data was sourced from X (formerly Twitter) and published on Hupu's football section.
虎扑 - 足球Lee Kang-in Leads World Cup in Successful Dribbles
In the third round of the World Cup group stage, South Korea lost 0-1 to South Africa. Lee Kang-in started the match, completing 2 successful dribbles out of 3 attempts. According to Whoscored statistics, Lee Kang-in has completed 11 successful dribbles in the World Cup, the most among all participating players in this edition. His performance breakdown includes: against South Africa: 2 successful dribbles out of 3; against Mexico: 4 successful out of 5; against Czech Republic: 5 successful out of 6. The report notes that despite the statistical achievement, one user commented that his performance in the match was poor and he may have lacked motivation.
虎扑 - 足球Hwang Hee-chan Substituted at Half-Time in South Korea's World Cup Loss to South Africa
In a World Cup group stage match on June 25, South Korea suffered a 0-1 defeat to South Africa. Forward Hwang Hee-chan was substituted off after playing 45 minutes. His individual statistics for the match were underwhelming: he recorded one shot with none on target, completed 12 of 17 passes, lost possession nine times, and won only two of six ground duels. He also had one successful dribble out of three attempts, three possession regains, one successful tackle, and one clearance. The data, sourced from Sofascore and reported by Hupu Football, highlights a difficult performance for the player, who was unable to help his team avoid defeat in the group stage.
虎扑 - 足球Lee Kang-in Lost Possession 28 Times in World Cup Match Against South Africa
In a World Cup group stage match on June 25, South Korea lost 0-1 to South Africa. Midfielder Lee Kang-in played the full 90 minutes, recording 89 touches, 50 successful passes out of 61, 1 key pass, and 3 successful dribbles out of 4 attempts. He lost possession 28 times, won 6 of 11 duels (5 ground, 1 aerial), and made 2 fouls. His total dribbling distance was 289.2 meters, and he committed one error leading to an opponent's shot. The statistical summary, sourced from Sofascore, highlights Lee's high involvement but also his inefficiency in maintaining possession during the loss.
虎扑 - 足球Kim Min-jae's Performance in South Korea's 0-1 Loss to South Africa
In a World Cup group stage match on June 25, South Korea lost 0-1 to South Africa. Defender Kim Min-jae played 66 minutes and recorded notable statistics: 1 shot on target, 88 touches, 84 passes with 83 successful (99% accuracy), 1 key pass, 3 successful long balls, 1 ground duel lost, 2 aerial duels won out of 5, 1 possession lost, 4 possessions regained, 1 clearance, 1 shot blocked, and was dribbled past once. The data is sourced from Sofascore and reported by Hupu Soccer.
虎扑 - 足球Kim Min-jae's 93.8% Pass Accuracy in World Cup Match
On June 19, in a World Cup group stage match, Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0, securing two consecutive wins and advancing early. South Korean defender Kim Min-jae played the full 90 minutes. His statistics include 102 touches, 97 passes with a 93.8% pass accuracy, 9 long balls (55.6% accuracy), 2 clearances, 2 successful tackles, winning both ground duels and 1 of 2 aerial duels, and losing possession 6 times. The data is sourced from Sofascore.
虎扑 - 足球Son Heung-min's Match Stats: 21 Touches, 0 Shots in South Korea vs Mexico World Cup Match
In a World Cup group stage match between South Korea and Mexico, South Korean star Son Heung-min was substituted off in the second half after playing 57 minutes. His statistical performance included 21 touches, 0 shots, 14 passes with 11 successful, 1 key pass, 3 successful dribbles out of 3 attempts, 7 total dribbles covering 70.7 meters, winning all 5 ground duels but losing the only aerial duel, losing possession 4 times, regaining possession 3 times, suffering 1 foul, being caught offside once, and making 1 successful tackle. The data was sourced from Sofascore and reported by Hupu Football News.
虎扑 - 足球Lee Kang-in Matches Eden Hazard's World Cup Dribble and Foul-Drawn Feat
In the first round of the World Cup group stage, South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1, coming from behind to secure the win. South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in delivered an outstanding individual performance, completing five dribbles and drawing four fouls from opponents during the match. According to statistical records, no player in the entire 2022 World Cup achieved both of these numbers in a single match. The last player to accomplish this feat in a World Cup game was Belgian star Eden Hazard, who did so in the 2018 semi-final against France. Lee's performance highlights his technical skill and ability to draw defensive pressure, marking a notable achievement in international football.
虎扑 - 足球Kim Min-jae Delivers 2 Key Passes in World Cup Group Stage Win
In a World Cup group stage match on June 12, South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1. Defender Kim Min-jae played the full 90 minutes, recording 2 key passes, winning 6 out of 9 duels (2 of 4 ground duels and 4 of 5 aerial duels), and regaining possession 3 times. He had 63 touches, completed 51 of 55 passes, attempted 2 long balls with 1 successful, made 2 interceptions, 2 clearances, and 1 unsuccessful tackle. He lost possession 4 times, committed 2 fouls, and suffered 1 foul. The statistics are sourced from Sofascore.
虎扑 - 足球Krejčí Scores 1 Goal in Czech Republic's 1-2 Loss to South Korea in World Cup Group Stage
In a World Cup group stage match on June 12, the Czech Republic was overturned 1-2 by South Korea. Player Krejčí played the full 90 minutes, scoring 1 goal from 1 shot on target with an expected goals (xG) of 0.21. He had 58 touches, completed 31 of 43 passes, and attempted 1 unsuccessful cross. Krejčí won 4 of 7 ground duels and 3 of 6 aerial duels, totaling 7 duels won out of 13. He made 5 ball recoveries, 3 clearances, 2 successful tackles out of 3 attempts, committed 3 fouls, and suffered 1 foul. He lost possession 14 times and had 10 dribbles covering 38.4 meters. The data is sourced from Sofascore.
虎扑 - 足球Lee Kang-in Records 1 Assist, 5 Dribbles, 3 Key Passes in South Korea's 2-1 Comeback Win Over Czech Republic
In a World Cup group stage match on June 12, South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 after coming from behind. Lee Kang-in played the full 90 minutes and delivered an impressive performance. He provided one assist, completed all 37 of his passes, made three key passes, and created one big chance. Lee attempted six dribbles and successfully completed five, covering a total progressive carrying distance of 135.2 meters. He won 10 of 14 ground duels, drew four fouls, and lost possession eight times. His crosses were all unsuccessful, but his long balls were perfect (2/2). The statistics were sourced from Sofascore and reported by Hupu Football News.
虎扑 - 足球Hwang In-beom Scores and Assists in World Cup Group Stage Match Against Czech Republic
In a World Cup group stage match on June 12, South Korea faced the Czech Republic. Midfielder Hwang In-beom played 84 minutes before being substituted off in the second half. He recorded a goal and an assist, contributing significantly to the match. His statistics include 3 shots (2 on target), 93 touches, 81 passes (73 successful), 1 key pass, 2 successful dribbles, 5 ball recoveries, 2 interceptions, and 1 clearance. He won 3 out of 4 duels (2 ground duels won, 1 aerial duel won). His expected goals (xG) was 0.36, and he created 1 big chance. The data is sourced from Sofascore and reported by Hupu Soccer.
虎扑 - 足球Son Heung-min's Match Statistics: 6 Shots, 1 on Target, Missed Big Chance, Lost Possession 9 Times
In a World Cup group stage match between South Korea and the Czech Republic, Son Heung-min played 69 minutes before being substituted off in the second half. His performance statistics include 6 shots with only 1 on target, 1 missed big chance, and 9 instances of possession lost. He had 37 touches, completed 20 of 22 passes, and made 1 key pass. He attempted 2 crosses and 1 dribble, both unsuccessful. He won 2 of 3 ground duels, suffered 2 fouls, and was caught offside once. The data, sourced from Sofascore, highlights a relatively inefficient attacking display from the South Korean captain.
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