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World Cup heats up! 'Multi-goal' Cho Gue-sung: 'The ball was fast, I will finish well against El Salvador too!'
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World Cup heats up! 'Multi-goal' Cho Gue-sung: 'The ball was fast, I will finish well against El Salvador too!'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korea's men's national football team secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly match.
  • Son Heung-min, Cho Gue-sung, and Hwang Hee-chan all scored for the team.
  • Striker Cho Gue-sung expressed his determination to finish strongly in the upcoming World Cup qualifier against El Salvador.

South Korea's national football team achieved a resounding 5-0 victory against Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly match held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The dominant performance saw goals from key players Son Heung-min, Cho Gue-sung, and Hwang Hee-chan.

Striker Cho Gue-sung, who has shown impressive form, stated his commitment to carrying this momentum into the next match. "I will finish well in the match against El Salvador too," he declared, emphasizing his focus on the upcoming World Cup qualifier. The team's strong offensive display against Trinidad and Tobago has boosted confidence ahead of their crucial fixtures.

The friendly match served as an important preparation step for the South Korean squad. Coach Hong Myung-bo utilized the game to fine-tune tactics and assess player performance. The comprehensive win provides a positive outlook as the team prepares for more challenging encounters, including the World Cup qualifier against El Salvador.

I will finish well in the match against El Salvador too.

โ€” Cho Gue-sungExpressing his determination to perform well in the upcoming game against El Salvador after scoring in the friendly against Trinidad and Tobago.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.