That was after their Group B opponents in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ had come close to scoring on numerous occasions, some as a result of defensive lapses, even if Lee Young-jun had broken the deadlock in the 35th minute with their only effort on target.
It led to Hwang making much-needed adjustments to Korea Republic’s tactics and he was rewarded with an improved display after the restart, which saw the 2020 champions run out 2-0 winners. .....
✨ 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐃 ✨
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) April 19, 2024
🇰🇷 2020 champions continue their march into the Last 8!#AFCU23 pic.twitter.com/78eM0ZZ1As
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