Soccer National Team Comes Back to Win 2-1 Against Lebanon... Finishes World Cup Asia 2nd Qualifier Undefeated

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] The South Korean national football team advanced to the final qualifiers by defeating Lebanon with Son Heung-min's penalty kick winning goal. Coach Bento's team finished the second round of the 2022 Qatar World Cup Asian qualifiers undefeated.

Led by Paulo Bento, the South Korean national football team secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Lebanon in the final match of Group H in the second round of the Qatar World Cup Asian qualifiers held at Goyang Sports Complex on the 13th, with an own goal from the opponent and Son Heung-min's penalty kick.

As a result, South Korea remained unbeaten for six consecutive matches (5 wins, 1 draw, 16 points) in the Group H second round and advanced to the final qualifying stage as the group leader.

Meanwhile, after scoring the penalty kick, Son Heung-min immediately ran to the broadcast camera, made a '23' with his fingers, and performed a celebration saying, "Christian, stay strong. I love you."

This was a gesture to send regards to his former Tottenham teammate Christian Eriksen (Inter Milan), who collapsed during the 2020 UEFA European Championship. Number 23 was Eriksen's jersey number during his time at Tottenham.

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