“Like my son,” Potchitino, son Hyung Min says.

USA opposite South Korea: a “difficult” result

UsMnt 17 out of 22 attempts and five of the nine on the goal between the teams that have already reached the FIFA 2026 World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico.

“We haven’t struggled much,” Boositino said. “We (allowed) three shots on the target during the first half, and we gave up two goals.

“We have struggled to control the space behind the defensive line of the two movements leading to the goals. We were somewhat negative and we showed a lack of communication, but this is normal because we have new players.”

Matt Friz of the United States of America saved the heads that keep it from OH Hyeon-Gyu in the 89th minute, while Fulain Balogun was rejected three times by South Korea goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-Woo during the second added half.

“We fixed things and we were better in the second half,” Poittino claimed. It was difficult to break their defensive line.

“It was good because their goalkeeper was the man of the match. The goalkeeper has achieved incredible saving. When you lose, it is difficult to find positives. It is a bad feeling. But I am happy.”

Son Hyung Min: South Korean President Saeed

Korean director Hong Meong Bou Bouna praised after he hinted during the accumulation that his 33 -year -old leader was scrutinized.

“As our striker and our first defense line,” Hong said (via our attacker and our first defense line, (he). Corigongjong daily), Adding that the son “can deal” is used as a wing or attacker by Korea.

“I would like to congratulate him on his goal. This victory will be a huge boost for our team. For the first time in some time, we played the way we can play.

“All of them sacrificed their bodies for this victory. From the attack to defense, we played such a compact match and we executed our plans well.

“Within our current tactical framework, we are trying to reduce defensive pressure on the son and also allow him to increase his strengths. The goal he scored was a major example.”

Jens Castrop “Great help” for South Korea

Jens Castrop was replaced by Borussia Monchengladbach Son in the 63rd minute after receiving his first phone call after changing the midfielder in loyalty from Germany that was approved by FIFA last month.

Korea is the country of the birth of the 22 -year -old girl, and she is the first born player abroad to play with Taegeuk warriors.

“Although it was his first match, Castrob executed things that he worked well,” Hong said. “I think it will be very useful for the national team.”

The United States team against Korea

Poittino summoned up to 10 players with less than 10 dimensions for each player and 12 players from running to the Gold Cup final.

Some of the big stars have been excluded to spend more time with their clubs, including midfielders Johnny Kardoso – New Atletico Madrid Signature – Weston McKennie in Juventus.

Defender Sergino Dest started after returning from the injury, as did the Norwich City City Josh Sargent, who returned to the team for the first time since March. Treistan also made Blakon the Great Sagittarius.

The United States of America is facing Japan in Ohio on Tuesday (19:30 Easter / 16:30 pt / 00:30 on Wednesday GMT).

USA begins eleventh: Matt Fariz, Sebastian Berhalter, Tim Reem, Max Arbstin, Tyler Adams, Tristan Blackon, Timothy Weh, Diego Luna, Christian Polisic, Josh Sargent

USA alternatives: Jonathan Klinsman, Roman Celletano, Chris Richards, Jack McGhelin, Damyeon Downs, Luka de La Tori, Alex Freeiman, Alex Zendgas, Nathan Harreel, Christian Roldan

South Korea team against USMnt

Veteran goalkeeper Kim Song Jio returned to the Korea team for the first time since January 2024 and was on the bench.

Finnuord and former midfielder Vancouver Wikbaj Huang were wounded in Boom.

South Korea will start an interview in Mexico in Nashville on Tuesday (21:00 et / 18:00 pt / 02:00 on Wednesday GMT).

They will expand their score in the offer in every World Cup since 1986, after they qualified with a match to spare it when they defeated Iraq 2-0 in June through goals by OH and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Kim Jin Geo.

South Korea begins the eleventh: Jo Hyeon-LOO, Seol Young-Woo, Diem-Shur, Lee-Seok, Min-Jeae Kim, Han-Beum, Lee Dong-Gyeong-Ho, Kim Gin-Gyo, Jae-Sung, Son Heung.

South Korea alternatives: Kim Song-Gio, Leong Jae, Park Yong Wu, SEO Min Wu, Ya Si Hoon, Song Boom Keon, Kim Moon Huan, Park Jin Jin, Pay John Hu, Lee Kang-in Jing, Kang, Liang, Lee Kang, Lee.

USA against Korea statistics

• The United States has won two and drew one of the last three meetings between the teams
• They have now lost three consecutive friendly matches after being beaten 2-1 by Turkiye and 4-0 by Switzerland at home in June
• Usmnt failed to score for the first time in seven games
• Korea won the match for the first time since the 1-0 victory in Sijuybo in 2001
• They were in the race of 16 uncomfortable games and a sequence of four consecutive victories and clean papers before the 1-0 defeat for Japan in their last match on July 15th
• It was the only occasion that they held more than one goal in the last 18 games in the 3-2 World Cup victory over Iraq last October
• The son scored 10 goals during his eligible campaign in his country and has a goal and assistants in four MLS appearances