South Korea began the Asian Cup with a strong win

In the opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup group stage held in Qatar, South Korea secured a victory over Bahrain.

Although the first half presented challenges for the expected favorites, Hwang In-beom managed to break the deadlock in the 39th minute with a precise strike into the upper right corner, eluding the goalkeeper.

Bahrain’s national team, however, surprised by leveling the score. In the 51st minute, Abdul Al-Hashash, the 31-year-old forward, headed in a goal following a free-kick delivery. Despite this setback, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-In secured three points for Jürgen Klinsmann’s side with a stunning long-range strike and another goal.

In their next fixture, South Korea is scheduled to face Jordan, while Bahrain will contend with Malaysia in the Asian Cup Group E.

Asian Cup

Group E

South Korea 3-1 Bahrain

Goals: Hwang In-beom, 39; Lee Kang-In, 56, 69 – Al-Hashash, 51

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