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Why the WC loss against Mexico isn't disappointing, and why placing second in Group A is actually the better outcome for Korea
I see fans who feel like they lost all hope in the KNT after playing Mexico yesterday, and it's understandable since the game was highly anticipated. Some toxic 해외축구 fans are back to being a negative nancy against everything KNT. While we should congratulate the Mexico team, and accept defeat, here's why the result is not so bad:
1. Canada plays Switzerland and Korea plays RSA on the first day of the group stage finales. This means that if we can at least get a draw against RSA and secure second place, we get to know who we play at the Ro32 on day 1 vs Mexico who will need to wait until the the group stages have concluded to start formulating strategies and a tailored training scheme for their opponent, despite resting 3 more days.
2. Not disrespecting Canada or Swiss (I'd argue they are more cohesive and explosive than Korea in current form), but I'd much rather the KNT have a go against either of those teams than meeting up with Sweden, Netherlands, Japan, Germany, Ecuador, or Senegal. Additionally, Canada is missing 2 of their key players; Ismael Kone and Alphonso Davies due to injuries, and might lose more Starting XI to if they accumulate more cards against Switzerland; which will be a heated group B finale.
3. Going to Ro32 in second place means we play in LA. Our HOME turf. Even if we meet Canada, LA wouldn't feel like their home.
4. Everyone talks about how ineffective Korea's offense was until the 80th minute, but Mexico's offense was equally ineffective against Korea. You might watch the highlights and say they had some good shots, but the xG on those shots were low. Meaning the Mexican players weren't expected to score from most of those positions. In fact, Korea had a higher xG score throughout the match even though we lost.
5. We didn't seem eager to attack after conceding the goal.. Which makes me think Hong wants to play in LA. Not saying we lost in purpose, I'm saying we didn't mind a draw or a small loss. A "meh, I'll take whatever the host serves" mindset.
Just saying, any loss at the WC stings, but there's no reason to be doom and gloom about the outcome. I think we'll come back in better form against the RSA, which won't be an easy match.
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I see fans who feel like they lost all hope in the KNT after playing Mexico yesterday, and it's understandable since the game was highly anticipated. Some toxic 해외축구 fans are back to being a negative nancy against everything KNT. While we should congratulate the Mexico team, and accept defeat, here's why the result is not so bad:
1. Canada plays Switzerland and Korea plays RSA on the first day of the group stage finales. This means that if we can at least get a draw against RSA and secure second place, we get to know who we play at the Ro32 on day 1 vs Mexico who will need to wait until the the group stages have concluded to start formulating strategies and a tailored training scheme for their opponent, despite resting 3 more days.
2. Not disrespecting Canada or Swiss (I'd argue they are more cohesive and explosive than Korea in current form), but I'd much rather the KNT have a go against either of those teams than meeting up with Sweden, Netherlands, Japan, Germany, Ecuador, or Senegal. Additionally, Canada is missing 2 of their key players; Ismael Kone and Alphonso Davies due to injuries, and might lose more Starting XI to if they accumulate more cards against Switzerland; which will be a heated group B finale.
3. Going to Ro32 in second place means we play in LA. Our HOME turf. Even if we meet Canada, LA wouldn't feel like their home.
4. Everyone talks about how ineffective Korea's offense was until the 80th minute, but Mexico's offense was equally ineffective against Korea. You might watch the highlights and say they had some good shots, but the xG on those shots were low. Meaning the Mexican players weren't expected to score from most of those positions. In fact, Korea had a higher xG score throughout the match even though we lost.
5. We didn't seem eager to attack after conceding the goal.. Which makes me think Hong wants to play in LA. Not saying we lost in purpose, I'm saying we didn't mind a draw or a small loss. A "meh, I'll take whatever the host serves" mindset.
Just saying, any loss at the WC stings, but there's no reason to be doom and gloom about the outcome. I think we'll come back in better form against the RSA, which won't be an easy match.
https://preview.redd.it/9jlclqpx3a8h1.jpg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0064f3f2e886201cbfdfb347892fb29daf713dde
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