Match report
South Korea Holds Off Oman in Thrilling Draw, 1-1 (World Cup Qualification Asia)
South Korea
1–1
FT
Oman
Mar 20, 2025
South Korea held off Oman to secure a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Qualification Asia match. Both teams fought fiercely, with Hwang Hee-Chan opening the scoring for South Korea and A. Al Busaidi equalizing for Oman. The match saw several key substitutions from both sides, but neither could find a winner in the end.
Key Facts
- • South Korea vs Oman, 1-1 draw in World Cup Qualification Asia
- • Hwang Hee-Chan scored for South Korea in the 41st minute
- • A. Al Busaidi equalized for Oman in the 80th minute
- • Paik Seung-Ho, Joo Min-Kyu, and Hwang Hee-Chan were substituted early in the match for South Korea
- • Issam Al-Subhi, A. Fawaz, and Dahman were substituted for Oman
Lineups
South Korea
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 21 Jo Hyeon-Woo (G)
- 22 Seol Young-Woo (D)
- 14 Cho Yu-Min (D)
- 20 Kwon Kyung-Won (D)
- 3 Lee Tae-Seok (D)
- 5 Paik Seung-Ho (M)
- 8 Park Yong-Woo
- 11 Hwang Hee-Chan (M)
- 10 Lee Jae-Sung (M)
- 7 Son Heung-Min (M)
- 9 Joo Min-Kyu (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Kim Dong-Heon
- — Park Seung-Wook
- 2 Cho Hyun-Taek
- 15 Won Du-Jae
- 12 Lee Chang-Geun
- — Yang Min-Hyuk
- — Kim Ju-Sung
- 16 Yang Hyun-Jun
- 17 J. Bae
- 18 Lee Kang-In
- 19 Oh Se-Hun
- 23 Oh Hyeon-Gyu
Oman
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 I. Al Mukhaini (G)
- 13 A. Al Harthi (D)
- 6 A. Al Khamisi
- 16 K. Al Braiki
- 3 T. Al Rushaidi
- 4 A. Al Alawi (M)
- 12 A. Fawaz (M)
- 10 J. Al Yahmadi (M)
- 17 A. Al Busaidi (M)
- 21 Dahman
- 7 I. Al Sabhi (F)
Substitutes
- 2 G. Al Habashi
- 25 A. F. Al Kiyumi
- 8 Z. Al Aghbari
- — M. Al Saadi
- 11 M. Al Ghassani
- — K. A. Al
- 15 R. Al Alawi
- 20 M. Al Wahaibi
- 19 H. Al Rushadi
- — S. Al Yahyaei
- 22 A. Al Badri
- 23 M. Al Sinaidi
Timeline
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38' South Korea subst · Substitution 1Off: Paik Seung-Ho · On: Lee Kang-In
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41' South Korea Goal · Normal GoalHwang Hee-Chan · Assist: Lee Kang-In
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46' South Korea subst · Substitution 2Off: Joo Min-Kyu · On: Oh Se-Hun
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63' South Korea subst · Substitution 3Off: Hwang Hee-Chan · On: J. Bae
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69' Oman subst · Substitution 1Off: Issam Al-Subhi · On: M. Al Ghassani
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69' Oman subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Fawaz · On: S. Al Yahyaei
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78' Oman subst · Substitution 3Off: Dahman · On: R. Al Alawi
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80' Oman Goal · Normal GoalA. Al Busaidi · Assist: M. Al Ghassani
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85' South Korea subst · Substitution 4Off: Unknown player · On: Yang Hyun-Jun
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85' South Korea subst · Substitution 5Off: Lee Tae-Seok · On: Oh Hyeon-Gyu
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90'+1 Oman Card · Yellow CardKhalid Al-Braiki
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | South Korea | Oman |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 76% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 5 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 653 | 377 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 0 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 587 | 286 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 0 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Hwang Hee-Chan in the 41st minute gave South Korea the lead, pushing them forward with confidence
- ▸ Oman's late equalizer by A. Al Busaidi in the 80th minute balanced the match, ensuring neither side could secure a victory