Eom Won-sang (Ulsan Hyundai), the core of Korea’s men’s soccer attack at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, avoided a major injury. However, it is still unclear whether or not they will participate in the finals.
An official from the Korea Football Association said in a meeting with domestic reporters on the 5th, “Won Won-sang’s injury is a mild left ankle sprain,” and “We plan to watch the results and decide whether to participate in the final.”
The Korean Asian Games men’s soccer team (U-24), led by coach Hwang Seon-hong, won 2-1 in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games men’s soccer semifinal against Uzbekistan held at the Huanglong Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, China at 9 p.m. on the 4th (Korean time). I won a ticket to the finals.
However, Eom Won-sang, who was playing well on the side that day, was injured in a back tackle by Uzbekistan defender Ibrohim Khalil Yuldashev in the 17th minute of the second half. Eom Won-sang, whose ankle was broken, fell to the ground and was unable to get up for a while. Afterwards, he continued the game with fighting spirit, but was eventually replaced by Ahn Jae-jun (Bucheon) in the 21st minute. After the game ended, Eom Won-sang was carried by a staff member and left the stadium.먹튀검증
Hwang Seon-hong, who is aiming for his third consecutive Asian Games title, plans to do recovery training with light stretching and a walk at the hotel this afternoon. The final is scheduled to be played against Japan on the 7th (Korean time) at 9pm at Hanglong Sports Center Stadium.