AFC Asian Qualifiers
Lee Jae-Sung’s header separated the sides going into the break before Oh Hyeon-gyu sealed the win in the second half for Hong Myung-bo’s men as they exacted revenge for their loss to Jordan in the semi-finals of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ and, more importantly, stay well on track for an 11th successive appearance at the FIFA World Cup.
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Backed by their vociferous fans, Jordan were quick to settle and nearly broke through in the fourth minute when Ehsan Haddad’s delightful cross from the right found Mohannad Abu Taha, whose volley was saved by Korea Republic goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo with the effort subsequently flagged offside.
Jordan survived a scare moments later when Yazan Al Arab’s poor clearance allowed Hwang Hee-chan to pounce on the loose ball and set up Joo Min-kyu, but the latter pulled his shot wide.
In a frantic start, Korea Republic had a let-off in the sixth minute when Ali Olwan ventured into the box unopposed before cutting the ball back to Mohammad Abuhasheesh, whose attempt struck the right post.
The tempo gradually shifted in Korea Republic’s favour, with Lee Kang-in’s deflected free-kick in the 37th minute easily collected by Jordan keeper Yazeed Abulaila.
Korea Republic took the lead seconds later when Seol Young-woo’s cross from the right was met by an unmarked Jae-sung, who headed the ball into the back of the net.
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Yazan Al Naimat, who scored twice in Jordan’s 3-0 Matchday Two win against Palestine, came on in the second half and almost had an instant impact when he tried to force a shot from just above the area, before Nizar Al Rashdan pulled his effort wide on the follow up.
The hosts wasted a golden opportunity in the 51st minute off a counter-attacking move when Alrashdan slipped a well-timed through ball for Al Naimat, whose angle on goal was closed down by Jo before Olwan struck the ball over the bar.
The West Asian side were fortunate five minutes as Myung-jae squandered a great opportunity by firing his attempt off Oh Hyeon-gyu’s through ball into the path of Abulaila.
Jordan’s missed chances cost them dearly as Korea Republic showed their clinical side in the 68th minute after a surging attacking play ended with Hyeon-gyu cutting inside the box before firing a low strike past Abulaila to settle the contest.
Korea Republic will meet Iraq at home next on Tuesday while Jordan will welcome Oman to Amman.
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