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10MA TOPICS! [KOREA REP FA] Shin Taeyong's Team beaten by Morocco 1-3, wrapped up away game to Europe with 2 losses

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October 17, 2017

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Korea Republic National Football Team (FIFA Ranking 51) led by Coach Shin Taeyong was defeated by Morocco (Ranking 56).

Korea National Football Team lost to Morocco 1-3 in the friendly match of national football teams match hosted by KEB Hana Bank, which was held on October 10 at Tissot Arena, Biel/Bienne in Switzerland. The National Team which was defeated by Russia 2-4 on October 7 has lost in the two away games to Europe. Historical record against Morocco is 1 tie 1 loss.

Korea played in 3-4-3 formation in both games, but the team was not able to adjusted to the unfamiliar strategy and allowed total 7 goals to the opponent teams. While selecting players entirely from overseas, there was a shortage of defense players and brought an unbalance of the position, which eventually caused collapse of defense. On the other hand, the team made more opportunities in the offense compared to the last two Qualifiers (against Iran and Uzbekistan) of the World Cup and demonstrated the potential.....

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