Klinsmann remained calm despite China's bad manners, and won a clean victory in a difficult expedition.


Son Heung-min of the Korean national soccer team is celebrating after scoring the first goal with a penalty kick in the match between Korea and China in the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup Asian Region 2nd Qualifying Group C match held at the Universiade Sports Center Stadium in Shenzhen, China on the 21st.

Even the bad manners of the Chinese spectators could not stop the Klinsmann's powerful firepower. The Korean national soccer team won a pleasant victory in the away game, rejecting the challenges of Chinese spectators who cheered beyond common sense and Chinese players who attempted rough tackles and physical fights.

The national soccer team, led by coach Jurgen Klinsmann, won 3-0 in the second match of Group C of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup Asian region second qualifying round against China held at the Universiade Sports Center in Shenzhen, China, on the 21st.

Korea, which earned 3 points in a difficult trip to China, maintained first place in the group with 6 points (2 wins) from 2 consecutive wins.

Korea, which was tied in Group C with China, Thailand, and Singapore in the second preliminary round, was most wary of going to China right after the group draw.

China had only two wins (13 draws, 21 losses) against Korea, but they harassed them with harsh fouls every time they played. In particular, video referee (VAR) was not introduced in this second preliminary round due to the fairness of the ground for each country, raising even more concerns about China's rough play.

The one-sided cheering by the Chinese home fans was also a concern for Korea. In particular, interest from Chinese fans was so high that 40,000 tickets for this day's game were sold out early.

The concerns became reality. The Chinese spectators offended the Korean players by booing them while the national anthem was sung before the game.

During the game, some fans fired lasers at the faces of Korean players. Whenever the game was stopped, such as when Son Heung-min took a penalty kick or Lee Kang-in took a free kick, a green laser was pointed at the Korean player's face.

As expected, the Chinese players also put up a tough fight. He attempted a deep tackle even when possession of the ball had already passed. Also, in competition situations with Korea, there were several instances of people trying to strike with their hands.

There were many difficulties, but the players remained calm. Immediately after the game against Singapore on the 16th, Son Heung-min said, “If we don’t get caught up in the war of nerves and play as we have prepared, we will be able to have a good game. As he said, “We just have to do well,” the players focused only on the game.

Even when faced with rough physical fights or tackles by their opponents, Korea ignored them without much reaction.

Korea, which played the game calmly, earned a penalty kick in the 10th minute of the first half when Hwang Hee-chan induced a foul on the opponent. After Son Heung-min succeeded, he held a ceremony by putting his finger to his mouth and made the Chinese audience quiet.

Afterwards, Korea continued to lead the game by increasing possession of the ball, while China was unable to attack properly. As the game went according to the Korean flow, the players showed their composure by smiling during the game.

In the end, Korea completely defeated China with additional goals from Son Heung-min at the end of the first half and Jeong Seung-hyun at the end of the second half, silencing the 40,000 spectators.

In another Group C match between Singapore and Thailand held at the Singapore National Stadium on the same day, the visiting team Thailand defeated Singapore 3-1.

Thailand, which lost 1-2 to China in the first game, recorded its first win and recorded 1 win and 1 loss (3 points, +1 goal difference).

Thailand also rose to second place in Group C, beating China with 1 win and 1 loss (3 points, ?2 goal difference). Singapore fell to the bottom of the group with two losses (0 points).

Thailand took the lead five minutes into the first half thanks to Supachok Sarachat's first goal. Singapore caught up with Shawal Annuar's equalizer in the 41st minute of the first half, but Thailand completed a 3-1 victory with Suphanat Muayanta scoring multiple goals in the 21st and 42nd minutes of the second half.

Malaysia, led by coach Kim Pang-gon, won 1-0 over Chinese Taipei and climbed to the top of Group D with two consecutive wins.

Indonesia, led by coach Shin Tae-yong, drew 1-1 away to the Philippines. Indonesia was ranked 4th in Group F with 1 draw and 1 loss (1 point).

Meanwhile, North Korea in Group B defeated Myanmar 6-1 and reported its first A-match victory in four years. It was a feast of goals, including a goal by ‘Buknaldu’ Han Gwang-seong and a hat trick by Jeong Il-gwan.

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