AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023/ South Korean Captain Praises Qatar's Vibes and Stadiums, Looks Forward to Leading Team to Long-Awaited Win

Doha, January 15 (QNA) - Captain of the South Korean national football team, Son Heung-min praised the vibes of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. Commenting on the team's win against Bahrain, Son said that the match was not easy, but they knew how to deal with the strong opponent and keep focus in both halves. He added that playing in the stadiums that were used for the 2022 World Cup gives a special touch to the tournament. Son, whose first continental appearance was in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011, said that his team aims to win the title after a long absence. The fans are eager for them to achieve this, and the South Korean team will approach the upcoming matches with careful calculations. The South Korean player is experiencing a notable point in his career. Under German coach Jurgen Klinsmann, the team managed to win six consecutive matches. In their fifteenth appearance in the Asian Cup, the South Korean team aims to win the title for the third time after being crowned the champions of the 1956 and 1960 editions. (QNA)