▲ The Asian Games national soccer team starting in a practice match against Thailand.
The Asian Games national soccer team concluded its overseas training camp today (June 10), utilizing the June international match window.
The men's under-23 (U-23) national team, led by head coach Lee Min-sung, has been conducting training in Bangkok, Thailand, since May 30 to prepare for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which kick off in September.
According to the Korea Football Association, the team played practice matches against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on June 3, Thailand on June 6, and Kyrgyzstan on June 9 during the training period.
The first match against the UAE ended in a 1-1 draw.
Lee Seung-won (Gangwon FC) scored the opening goal in the 2nd minute of the second half, but the team was unable to hold onto the lead.
The team defeated Thailand 3-2.
Kang Sang-jin (Suwon Samsung), Lee Young-jun (Grasshopper, Switzerland), and Choi Woo-jin (Jeonbuk Hyundai) all found the back of the net in the first half.
However, the team lost 1-0 to Kyrgyzstan.
Through this training camp, which included 23 players including those based overseas, head coach Lee Min-sung focused on testing tactical combinations for each position and their practical application in matches.
Although 24 players were initially selected, Ha Jung-woo (Suwon FC) was excluded from the roster due to injury, and Jang Seok-hwan (Suwon Samsung) was called up to replace the injured Bae Hyun-seo (Gyeongnam FC).
(Photo courtesy of Korea Football Association, Yonhap News)
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