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South Korea Seeks Redemption Against Paraguay After Brazil Defeat

The Korean men’s national football team aims to bounce back against Paraguay after a disheartening defeat to Brazil. Ranked 23rd in the world, Korea will host Paraguay, currently ranked 37th, at 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Seoul World Cup Stadium.

Previous Encounter and Current Rankings

This match marks the first meeting between these two nations since a friendly that ended in a 2-2 draw in June 2022. During that game, Son Heung-min scored one of the goals for Korea. Son is now second on the all-time scoring list for Korean male players with 53 goals, trailing only Cha Bum-kun.

Korea’s Recent Performance

Korea’s recent match against Brazil was challenging. The team suffered a significant 5-0 loss, managing only one shot on target. Prior to this match, head coach Hong Myung-bo expressed anticipation about testing their back-three formation. Unfortunately, the strategy failed as Brazilian forwards dominated the game.

Insights on Paraguay

Although Paraguay is ranked lower than Korea, they should not be underestimated. During the World Cup qualifiers, Paraguay defeated both Brazil and Argentina and secured a sixth-place finish in the region, earning their spot in the tournament.

Key Players to Watch

  • Diego Gomez, midfielder from Brighton & Hove Albion
  • Miguel Almiron, former Newcastle United winger

Both players contributed to Paraguay’s recent 2-2 draw against Japan, each scoring a goal. Their performance could pose a significant challenge for the Korean defense, which was overwhelmed against Brazil.

Special Recognition Ceremony

Before the match, the Korea Football Association will honor Son Heung-min for reaching a landmark achievement as the country’s most-capped male player. He earned his 137th cap against Brazil, surpassing previous records held by Hong Myung-bo and Cha Bum-kun.

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