South Korea Dominates Singapore 5-0 in World Cup Qualifier
Coach Klinsmann praises team's performance, highlighting the growth of playmaker Lee Kang-in.
- South Korea's national football team kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 5-0 victory over Singapore, with goals from Cho Gue-sung, Hwang Hee-chan, Son Heung-min, Hwang Ui-jo and Lee Kang-in.
- South Korea's coach, Juergen Klinsmann, praised the team's performance and highlighted the growth of Paris St Germain playmaker Lee Kang-in over the last six months.
- Despite sustaining an injury during the match, Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min reassured fans of his condition, stating that he was fine and that playing with minor injuries was part of the game.
- South Korea, which is aiming to qualify for its 11th consecutive World Cup, will face China in Shenzhen in their second qualifier on Tuesday.
- Other Asian football powerhouses, including Japan and Australia, also started their World Cup qualifying campaigns with comfortable wins.