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In the latest National Football Team News, South Korea bids goodbye to their dreams of winning an AFC Asian Cup this year. Last Friday, the team lost 1-0 against Qatar in the quarterfinal match at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

This loss is a painful one for the team, especially because for some members. Mostly because it is their last chance to compete in the AFC Asian Cup. Or even be part of the National Team. And back in Korea, their loss is talked about in a lot of internet gaming news sites as well.

South Korea Loss

According to the rules on the national team membership, players who are in their 30’s now may not be playing by the time the next Asian Cup happens. The next one will be on 2023. One of the players who has lost the chance to win a championship for his country is Ki Sung-yueng. Ki is 30 years old, but has been playing with the idea of retiring from the national team. Initially, the plan is to quit after the 2018 World Cup. But upon Coach Bento’s request, Ki stayed on.

Ki is also one of the most experienced players in the current National Team lineup. There are five players, Ki included, who are playing their third AFC Asian Cup this year.

In Ki’s exposure this year, his time was shorter on the field. Compared to his previous experience in the Asian Cup. He only played one match, against the Philippines, but got injured. After what many considered to be a short break from the game turned out to be much more. This meant Ki being relieved after 10 years in the national team. He will return to his club in the English Premier League.

Koo Ja-cheol is also another player who will leave the national team. He ends his national team career with 19 goals in 76 caps. Koo was the top scorer in the 2011 Asian Cup with 5 goals. Other players who may not join the next Asian Cup are Lee Chung-yong, a 30-year-old midfielder, and Kim Jin-hyeon, a 32-year-old goalkeeper. Right back Lee Yong may also be playing his last stint in the Asian Cup this year.

 

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