Korea squeaks by Kyrgyzstan 1:0 in Asian Games group finale
A must win match as Korea scrambles to regroup after a shock loss to Malaysia a few days ago. After some profusive apologies for the […]
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Asian Games: Korea 1-2 Malaysia – Stunning defeat puts Son Heung-min’s military exemption dream in danger
The Asian Games are where Korean footballers’ exemption dreams come to die. In hindsight, it’s easy to take this narrative; nobody foresaw this result tonight. […]
Asian Games: The Taeguk Ladies Start with a Victory
In the wee hours of this morning (mid-afternoon in Indonesia), the Taeguk Ladies began their Asian Cup football campaign with a somewhat routine 2-1 victory […]
How to Watch Asian Games Football!
Summer is almost over, but there is one more huge football tournament left for the Taeguk Warriors: the 2018 Jakarta Palembang Asian Games! Both the […]
Korea mens squad opens Asian Games with 6:0 win over Bahrain
In football, as in life, there are no guarantees. Korea facing Bahrain in Asian Games football might be one of those exception to the rule. […]
Asian Games: Korea vs Bahrain (Preview)
The Asian Games. It’s not the flashiest of continental football tournaments, but for reasons well described, it is, for Korean footballers, one of the most […]
Meet the Asian Games Squad: Midfielders
Not too long to go before Korea takes the pitch as overwhelming favorites at the Asian Games. This post will be an introduction to the […]
Weekend Listing / Premier League starts anew as Son readies to leave for the Asian Games
August 10, 2018 We’re on the precipice, another Premier League season gearing up to start and other top flight leagues in Europe not far behind – […]
Pathways for Son Heung-Min to military exemption / conscription
There are two parallel universes involving Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-Min. One will very soon see Son at the prime of his career leave the the […]
Meet the Asian Games Squad: Defenders
Name: Kim Minjae (김민재) Club: Jeonbuk Hyundai FC (Korea) Age: 21 Height: 189 cm Weight: 70 kg Oh Kim Minjae… if it hadn’t been for […]