Son Heung-min’s words that the away ground is better than home were “reality.” Meeting the good grass made the Korean players’ shooting zero more accurate. 메이저놀이터
At 11 p.m. on the 10th (Korea time), South Korea, which played the second Group B match of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U.S.-China World Cup, won 3-1 over Oman at the Sultan Kappus Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman. South Korea, which had a 0-0 draw with Palestine in the first round, rose to second place in the group, reporting its first win under coach Hong Myung-bo.
Oman’s ground condition on the day was better than Sangam on the broadcast screen. There was a place where the grass was slightly exposed in the center of the stadium, but overall it was in good condition with a blue light. During the Palestinian match, the lawn of Sangam was crumbled up, and there were some parts of the color that were different when I filled it up in a hurry.
Players continued to play much more comfortably in the stadium. Early in the first half, Korean players exchanged short passes to target Oman, but at first glance, the quality of the passes was higher than that of Sangam. Even when the players tackled, the grass was not dented, and there was no slipping.
The Korean players tried to shoot bold shots relatively comfortably and this became the key to scoring. In the early part of the first half, Lee Kang-in threatened the opponent’s goal with a sharp mid-range shot, and Hwang Hee-chan’s shot, which led to the first goal, was also hit from a long distance. Son Heung-min’s winning goal in the second half was also a bold left-footed mid-range shot. In the match against Palestine, the shot was inaccurate in front of the gate, but all the players’ shots on the grass of Oman were directed to the inside of the goal.
After the match, Son mentioned his grass condition in an interview with the instructor. “I think I played more confidently because the ground condition was good. I hope it will improve at home as well.”
Immediately after the match against Palestine, Son Heung-min said, “On the one hand, I feel sorry that the away game is good in the ground, and on the other hand, I feel fortunate.” It is an ironic situation that makes home games more difficult, but this is the reality. Omani grass was better than Korea, and the players were able to play more comfortably.