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10MA TOPICS! [KOREA FA] Korea Republic held to 2-2 draw by Jordan

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January 20, 2024

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Korea Republic men’s national claimed a hard-fought draw with Jordan thanks to a dramatic equaliser in the closing minutes.

Jurgen Klinsmann’s side drew 2-2 with Jordan at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha in their second Group E match of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Son Heungmin put his side ahead with a well taken penalty after nine minutes, before the Jordanians fought back with two goals on the stroke of half time. But the Taegeuk Warriors drew level through an own goal from the opposition in the second-half added time.

With four points from two game, Korea Republic remained in second place behind Jordan on goal difference, with the showdown with Kim Pangon’s Malaysia coming on Thursday. The 24 participating teams in the Asian Cup are divided into six groups of four team, with top two sides from each group, as well as four third-placed teams with best results, reaching the knockout phase of 16 teams. .....



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