Son Heung-min Disgrace of U23 South Korea Defeat from Malaysia

DBasia.news – The South Korea team surprisingly defeated 1-2 by Malaysia during the Group E match of 2018 Asian Games. South Korean star player, Son Heung-min felt the disgrace with this result.

In the match conducted at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Son Heung-min didn’t play since the first minute. The Tottenham Hotspur player played in the second round.

Son Heung-min was shamed with the loss from Malaysia. He assumed the South Korean players were big-headed before the match.

“I’m disgraced by the loss from Malaysia. We thought South Korea were so powerful. Honestly, I’m frustrated and will talk to the other players. I also have the responsibility of this loss,” Son Heung-min said quoted by Joon Ang Daily.

“We are disappointed at the time when Malaysia scored a goal. We couldn’t control ourselves. The players on the pitch shouldn’t feel important. South Korea have to be solid inside and outside the pitch.”

 

Malaysia U-23 National Team

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“We are lucky this loss happened in the group phase. I hope we can present much better performance in the next match. No need to blame the young players. Currently, we are feeling like the Germany national team,” Son Heung-min continued.

This defeat also shifted South Korea from the top of Group E standing of the 2018 Asian Games. Consequently, they have to fight in the decisive latest match.

South Korea will play against Kyrgyzstan during the Group E match of 2018 Asian Games, Monday (20/8). Meanwhile, Malaysia will play against Bahrain in the decisive match.