South Korea HubThe South Korea national football team defeated Trinidad and Tobago 5-0 in a friendly match on May 31st in Provo, Utah. Son Heung-min scored two goals in the first half, in the 40th and 43rd minutes.
Match Summary
Trinidad and Tobago, ranked 102nd in the FIFA rankings, was no match for the South Korean team, which showed strong attacking power. Son Heung-min scored his first goal in the 40th minute with a sliding shot from a cross by Kim Moon-hwan. He then scored another goal in the 43rd minute from a penalty kick.
Player Performances
Cho Gue-sung came on as a substitute in the 16th minute of the second half and scored two goals, in the 21st and 32nd minutes. Hwang Hee-chan also scored a goal in the 29th minute from a penalty kick.
Next Match
The South Korean team will play another friendly match against El Salvador on June 4th at the same venue. They will then move to Guadalajara, Mexico, to prepare for the World Cup.
| Player | Goals | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Son Heung-min | 2 | 40th, 43rd |
| Cho Gue-sung | 2 | 21st, 32nd |
| Hwang Hee-chan | 1 | 29th |
