Changwon Special City to Host '2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Group B Qualifiers'

Olympic Team 'Fierce Competition' in Changwon Until the 12th

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam is hosting the 2024 AFC (Asian Football Confederation) U-23 Asian Cup Group B qualifiers at the Changwon Football Center main stadium until the 12th. On the evening of the 6th at 8 PM, the Korean national team played its first match against Qatar.

This qualifier, which also serves as the first round of the Asian qualifiers for the Paris Olympics, features four countries in Group B: Korea, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, and Myanmar. Matches will be held over three days on September 6th, 9th, and 12th. Korean team matches will take place at 8 PM, while matches between foreign teams will be held at 4 PM.

Changwon Special City held the Korea national team's first match against Qatar on the 6th at the Changwon Football Center Main Stadium.

Korea is represented by the under-22 Olympic team coached by Hwang Sun-hong. Starting with Qatar on the 6th, they will face Kyrgyzstan on the 9th and Myanmar on the 12th.

The city is working closely with related organizations such as the Korea Football Association, Changwon Facilities Corporation, and Gyeongnam Football Association to ensure a safe and comfortable viewing experience by maintaining the stadium, securing temporary parking lots, and deploying safety personnel to prepare thoroughly for the matches.

On the evening of the 6th, Deputy Mayor Jo Myung-rae visited the Changwon Football Center to encourage the Korean national team.

“As this is the first time in 12 years that an international football match is held in our city, we ask citizens to come out in large numbers to watch and support the team,” he said. “We will do our best until the very end to ensure the successful hosting of the matches.”

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