The midfielder was one of two half-time changes made by Shin Sang-woo that changed the course of the game with Australia having gone into the break 2-1 ahead.
The 27-year-old’s introduction - together with Kim Shin-ji - proved to be a masterstroke by Shin with the two contributing to put Korea Republic 3-2 in front after only 11 minutes on the pitch. .....
⚽ 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟 | 🇦🇺 Australia 2️⃣-3️⃣ Korea Republic 🇰🇷
— #WAC2026 (@afcasiancup) March 8, 2026
Talk about instant impact. Kang Chae-rim strikes after coming on to put Korea Republic back in front!
Watch 𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀: https://t.co/iqCP4a0HEz#WAC2026 | #AUSvKOR pic.twitter.com/6tfMoqodyf
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