Match report
South Korea Defeats Kuwait 4-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia
South Korea
4–0
FT
Kuwait
Jun 10, 2025
South Korea secured a dominant victory over Kuwait with a 4-0 scoreline in their World Cup Qualification Asia match. Goals from Jeon Jin-Woo, Lee Kang-In, Oh Hyeon-Gyu, and Lee Jae-Sung sealed the win for South Korea, leaving Kuwait struggling to mount a comeback. Kuwait's early yellow cards against Y. Majed and R. Hani hindered their defensive efforts and allowed South Korea to capitalize on their opportunities.
Key Facts
- • South Korea defeated Kuwait 4-0 in World Cup Qualification Asia
- • Jeon Jin-Woo scored in the 30th minute
- • Lee Kang-In added another goal in the 51st minute
- • Oh Hyeon-Gyu scored in the 54th minute
- • Lee Jae-Sung secured the final goal in the 72nd minute
- • Kuwait received two yellow cards, one each for Y. Majed and R. Hani
Lineups
South Korea
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 Lee Chang-Geun (G)
- 22 Seol Young-Woo (D)
- 16 Lee Han-Beom (D)
- 4 Kim Ju-Sung (D)
- 3 Lee Tae-Seok (D)
- 6 Hwang In-Beom (M)
- 19 Won Du-Jae (M)
- 23 Jeon Jin-Woo (M)
- 18 Lee Kang-In (M)
- 17 J. Bae (M)
- 9 Oh Hyeon-Gyu (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Kim Dong-Heon
- 21 Jo Hyeon-Woo
- 2 Cho Hyun-Taek
- 8 Park Seung-Wook
- 14 Choi Jun
- 20 Kwon Kyung-Won
- 5 Park Jin-Seob
- 7 Son Heung-Min
- 10 Lee Jae-Sung
- 13 Kim Jin-gyu
- 15 Yang Hyun-Jun
- 11 Hwang Hee-Chan
Kuwait
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 S. Abdulghafoor
- 21 S. Al Awadi
- 5 F. Al Hajeri (D)
- 13 M. Khaled
- 3 M. Al Enezi
- 6 J. Al Mutar (M)
- 14 R. Hani
- 15 Y. Majed (M)
- 8 A. Al Dhefiri
- 9 A. Zanki (M)
- 11 T. Al Qaisi (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Aadi
- 23 S. Al Hoshan
- 2 K. Sabah
- 4 R. Al Dosary
- 7 M. Al Dhafiri
- 12 H. Al Harbi
- 10 F. A. Al Otaibi
- 16 M. Al Fnaini
- 18 H. Ashkanani
- 19 M. Dashti
- 17 M. Al Enezi
- 20 A. Al Rashidi
Timeline
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24' Kuwait Card · Yellow CardY. Majed
Foul
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30' South Korea Goal · Normal GoalJeon Jin-Woo · Assist: Hwang In-Beom
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43' Kuwait Card · Yellow CardR. Hani
Foul
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51' South Korea Goal · Normal GoalLee Kang-In · Assist: J. Bae
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54' South Korea Goal · Normal GoalOh Hyeon-Gyu · Assist: J. Bae
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62' Kuwait subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Majed · On: F. A. Al Otaibi
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62' Kuwait subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Al Mutar · On: H. Ashkanani
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62' Kuwait subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Hani · On: M. Al Enezi
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64' South Korea Card · Yellow CardLee Tae-Seok
Foul
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69' South Korea subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Bae · On: Park Seung-Wook
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69' South Korea subst · Substitution 2Off: Jeon Jin-Woo · On: Lee Jae-Sung
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72' South Korea Goal · Normal GoalLee Jae-Sung
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75' South Korea subst · Substitution 3Off: Oh Hyeon-Gyu · On: Heung-Min Son
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75' South Korea subst · Substitution 4Off: Young-woo Seol · On: Yang Hyun-Jun
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78' Kuwait subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Al Qaisi · On: M. Al Fnaini
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78' Kuwait subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Al Dhefiri · On: M. Dashti
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83' South Korea subst · Substitution 5Off: Lee Tae-Seok · On: Hwang Hee-Chan
Match Stats
| Stat | South Korea | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 92% | 79% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 24 | 5 |
| Corners | 13 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 669 | 251 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 74% | 26% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 616 | 198 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ South Korea's early goal by Jeon Jin-Woo in the 30th minute gave them a crucial lead, setting the tone for the match
- ▸ The quick succession of goals by Lee Kang-In and Oh Hyeon-Gyu in the 51st and 54th minutes respectively, effectively put the game out of reach for Kuwait