South Korea shocked by 10 man Iran in World Cup qualifying match, loses 1-0
October 16th, 2012 Obviously if you’ve been tuned in to the headlines, you know South Korea lost to Iran by a score of 1-0. Iran […]
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Rocking the Casbah: S. Korea vs. Iran Oct 16 World Cup Qualifier Preview
October 15, 2012 Well, technically this is part deux of the Tavern’s preview of the Taeguk Warriors’ clash with Iran [part 1 was yesterday’s post]. […]
Park Chu Young needs a good game against Iran to retain Celta Vigo starting role: interview with Santiago Perez
October 14, 2012 The Tavern interviewed blogger and newly hired correspondent for SportalKorea, Santiago Perez concerning Park Chu-Young, his ongoing knee issues, and his prospects for starting […]
Son Heung-Min Scores in Hamburg’s 1-0 win vs Grunther Furth + Sunday Tavern Kickaround
Sunday October 7 2012 Preparing this report, right now I’m looking outside my window –and I see that my very pregnant wife is on the […]
Koreans Footballing in Europe / Preview of Weekend Oct 5-7
Oct 5, 2012 Koreans playing in top flight European football this weekend of October 5-7, right let’s get to it…with a review of a game […]
Korea moves up in Fifa rankings + more: Tavern Thursday Kickaround
Kim Bo-Kyung comes on for Craig Bellamy during Cardiff’s match with Birmingham. Photo/CJay Oct 4, 2012 Thursday Tavern Kickaround begins with new FIFA rankings, and […]
Park Chu Young Debut Start for Celta Vigo + Sunday Tavern Kickaround
Sept 30, 2012 In the debut start for Celta Vigo, Park Chu-Young showed a promising performance, yet the game concluded with a frustrating 2-1 away loss […]
Taeguk Warriors in (Europe) Weekend Preview Sept 27-Oct 1
Sept 28, 2012 Not to overstate, but I’m telling you, last weekend was pretty historic for Koreans foot-ballin’ in Europe. Where to start? Park Chu-Young scores his […]
Future Taeguk Warriors beat Japan 3-1 U-16 AFC group stage + Tuesday Koreans in Europe
September 25, 2012 So it’s just a U-16 game you might say. Except that it’s South Korea v Japan and a Haniljeon is a Haniljeon. […]
Park Chu-Young: first goal is a game winner for Celta Vigo (and other firsts)
Sept 22, 2012 I’m still trying to catch my breath, hours after the stadiums shut their gates, Park Chu-Young caps off an epic day for […]