Korea loses home friendly
Kim Young-kwon fights for the ball in the international home friendly soccer match against Tunisia held on Wednesday at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Yonhap |
Korea held possession for most of the first half, but midfielder Zouhaier Dhaouadi scored in the 44th minute with the only goal of the match.
Although coach Hong Myung-bo said the team would play carefully so as to prevent injuries before the tournament, defender Hong Jeong-ho went off with an ankle injury in the 58th minute.
Korea is set to play in Group H in the Brazil World Cup against Russia, Algeria and Belgium from June 16.
The South Korean side leaves o Friday morning for a training camp in Miami, where it will face off against Ghana of Group G on June 9 before heading to Brazil on June 10.
By Elaine Ramirez (elaine@heraldcorp.com)