South Korea edges El Salvador 1-0 in final World Cup tuneup | Lee Dong-Gyeong

What happened?

The South Korea national football team defeated El Salvador 1-0 in their final friendly match before the World Cup. Lee Dong-gyeong's free kick goal was the difference.

Lee Dong-gyeong's free kick was successful in the 57th minute. Hwang In-beom and Hwang Hee-chan also attempted free kicks but were unsuccessful.

Why it matters

The match against El Salvador was the last friendly match for the South Korean team before the World Cup. In this match, the South Korean team did not handle El Salvador's strong pressure well.

However, Lee Dong-gyeong's free kick decided the game. This win increased the momentum for the South Korean team's World Cup appearance.

What comes next?

The South Korean team is now facing the World Cup. Coach Hong Myung-bo hid the team's strategy well in this friendly match.

However, Lee Dong-gyeong's free kick and the performances of Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in increased expectations for the South Korean team's World Cup appearance.