Matches
South Korea and Bahrain get their respective Asian Cup journeys underway with a meeting at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Monday afternoon.
< @teamOne: Korea Republic > - Recent success: South Korea has won their last six matches across all competitions dating back to September, indicating their strong form. - Key victory: They secured a narrow 1-0 win against Iraq in their final Asian Cup preparation match, with Jae-Sung Lee scoring the crucial goal. - Strong start: South Korea has historically made winning starts to their Asian Cup campaigns, and they will aim to do the same this time to assert their dominance. - Facing a weaker opponent: Bahrain, their next opponent, has only won one of the last six fixtures against South Korea, highlighting their underdog status. < @teamTwo: Bahrain > - Recent struggles: Bahrain suffered a 3-0 defeat against Angola in their last match, extending their losing streak to three games. - Lack of goals: The team has failed to score in their recent matches, which could pose a significant challenge for them in the Asian Cup. - Previous success: Despite the recent poor form, Bahrain managed to secure a 2-0 win against Yemen in the preliminary stages of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. - Need for improvement: Bahrain must find their attacking prowess if they want to avoid an early exit from the Asian Cup.
📝 ⛑️ Latest Team News : Korea Republic - Son Heung-Min and Kim Min-Jae made appearances as substitutes in the last game against Iraq, but this time they are expected to start the match. - Despite being sent off in the previous game, Kang-in Lee is eligible to play in this match. Bahrain - Ibrahim Lutfalla is the established first-choice goalkeeper for Bahrain and is likely to keep his place in the starting lineup. - Abdulla Yusuf Helal, aged thirty, is approaching his hundredth international appearance and will earn his 97th cap on Monday.