[plusone]

whos jung jo gook? he had a hat trick O.o
never heard of him

[jurassic5]

Korea is taking on Ghana on Sunday at 8pm (Korean Time).

[SkyRunner]

^ anyone watch it?

it was a pretty good game.
Ghana 3 - Korea 1

[krnballer24]

yeah i saw the highlights for the ghana vs korea game.. im so glad that advocat is leaving!! i personally think he was a bad coach!! i mean did u see the substitions he made during the world cup against switz? why would you take out ahn in the 2nd half and take out lee young pyo to replace ahn with.. i really hope that this Verbeek guy is much different and as good as Guss Hidinck cuz hidinck actually understood the players and when to put them on.. 2002 was the year.. cant believe we got 4th!! im proud of my country =D

[jurassic5]

Korea draws with Syria, but still advances

A near full-strength squad for Korea managed to reach the finals of the 2007 Asian Cup Wednesday night over Syria, but it was not the best way for the German World Cup finalists, who only drew 1-1 at home. After going ahead in the ninth minute on a header by Cho Jae-jin of Shimizu S-Pulse, Korea dominated the field throughout the game but lacked a final touch to the dismay of 24,140 crowds at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul. Syria was more effective on lesser chances and came back on Maher Al Said's goal in the 18th.

Securing 11 points from five qualifiers, Korea (3-0-2) joined Iran and nine other countries in the Asian Cup finals, regardless of the result of its final match with Iran on Nov. 15. Iran (3-0-2), who beat Taiwan 2-0 on the same day, shares the lead with Korea in Group B while Syria (1-2-2) earned only five points with one game remaining.

This is the fourth consecutive time Korea, two-time champion, advanced to Asian Cup finals since 1996 when it came in eighth. Korea also finished eighth in the previous event in 2004 after coming in third in 2000.

Reigning champion Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Australia and Qatar booked a berth in the event to be held next July along with the four co-hosts – Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Korea found the first chance when Choi Sung-kuk of Ulsan Tigers delivered a perfect cross from the left. Cho surged to convert it to a header past Syria's goalkeeper Mowssab Blahowss.

Syria made the equalizer in the 18th minute after Mahmoud Al Amena delivered a spectacular through pass from the midfield, paralyzing Korea's four back line. Goalkeeper Kim Young-kwang ran onto the front to parry it away with his chest, but Al Said got the ball deflected by teammate Zyad Chaabo and dribbled past Kim to find the back of the net between defenders.

Syria almost went ahead in the 20th minute when Chaabo got another through pass in front of the net. Goalie Kim made a flying save to keep out his powerful shot.

Korea struggled to take a lead again and Kim Do-heon went close in the 31st minute when Seol Ki-hyeon of Reading FC tipped a cross from Lee Young-pyo of Tottenham Hotspur back to the Seongnam Chunma forward. Kim sent a powerful one-bound shot, only to be denied by Blahowss.

After break, Seol sent a cross from the right in the 67th minute to Cho, who headed his cross just wide.

In the 73rd minute, Kim Nam-il sent a through pass and Choi, left unmarked in front of the goal, tried to flick the ball over the goalkeeper, which sailed over the bar.

A few minutes later, Blahowss made another save, parrying a strong short-range shot by Cho.

[limroom9]

i heard that the performance with the new coach hasn't been too spectacular so far. we need hiddink back...

[jurassic5]

Korea will be taking on Greece in a friendly in England on Feb. 6th.

In other news....Lee Dong-gook (Lion King) was signed by Middlesbrough and is just waiting for a work permit before joining the team.

[jurassic5]

very good news....

Lee Dong-gook is now officially going to Middlesbrough. His work permit was granted. wooo hooo...my favorite KNT player is finally getting his shot in the Prem. Good luck LION KING!

[bloation]

rest well, play well. every one's the best of the new coach.

[jurassic5]

Korea is taking on Greece tuesday night in England. the game should be on at 4pm Eastern...daum and some p2p's will be showing it.

[jurassic5]

the game is on now. vis sopcast or tvants

[jurassic5]

0-0 in the 62nd minute.



i guess nobody cares about the Korean team until the World Cup. fairweather fans i guess....

[jurassic5]

Lee Chun-soo scored on a beautifully taken free-kick. 1-0 Korea.


Video

[jurassic5]

Game is final. 1-0 Korea wins off of LCS's goal.


Greece had alots of chances in front of Korea's goal..but missed wide everytime it seemed like.

[aznboy78]

Game is final. 1-0 Korea wins off of LCS's goal.
Greece had alots of chances in front of Korea's goal..but missed wide everytime it seemed like.

good stuff. i knew we were tied thru the half. Wasn't able to catch the second half.

good win though.

[jurassic5]

Match Highlights


LCS beautiful free-kick

[saharial]

I couldn't reply here ... cos I was at the match!
it was amazing!

Kim Young-Dae gets props for the sheer number of saves he made!

it was really really cold too, but so worth going

[chyea dann]

http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/6447014

yeah, my boy lee chunsoo!

[saharial]

yeah - he did so well, though i think he hurt his ankle at the end cos he was subbed off int he last 4 minutes.

ahh was so good to see him play for real - loved watching his skills int he summer

was harder to spot on the field though now he doesn't have blonde hair!

[jurassic5]

Lee Dong-gook had a nice debut. had 2 shots...one hit the post....not bad for about 10 minutes.