South Korean Women's Football Coach Targets First Asian Games Gold
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Shin Sang-woo, the head coach of the South Korean women's national football team, stated on Monday that his goal is to win the country's first gold medal at the Asian Games. South Korea, currently ranked 19th in the world, is competing in Group F alongside North Korea, Myanmar, and Bangladesh. The team will open the competition against Myanmar on Monday, followed by a match against Bangladesh on September 17 in Osaka. A highly anticipated match against 11th ranked North Korea will take place on September 21 in Fukuroi.
Historically, South Korea has won three consecutive bronze medals in 2010, 2014, and 2018, but has never won gold. The team has a challenging record against North Korea, with only one victory in 21 meetings. Coach Shin emphasized that winning the match against North Korea is crucial for gaining momentum and securing a favorable position for the knockout stages. The quarterfinals are scheduled for September 25, with the final and bronze medal match taking place on October 2.
Veteran player Ji So-yun, the country's all-time leader in caps and goals, noted that the match against North Korea will depend on mental fortitude and minimizing mistakes. She also acknowledged the challenge of facing Myanmar, which is coached by Colin Bell, the former head coach of the South Korean women's team from 2019 to 2024.
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