Kim Ji-soo scores and assists as South Korea rout Vietnam
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- 풋볼리스트Korean press
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- 김희준 기자
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Key points
- Brentford centre-back Kim Ji-soo set up opening goal with long pass from deep
- Scored directly from corner kick in second half to seal 4-0 victory
- Youngest Premier League debutant, made 18 appearances on loan at Kaiserslautern
Summary
South Korea advanced to the semi-finals on 25 January with a 4-0 demolition of Vietnam. Kim Ji-soo orchestrated the opening goal with a precise long pass to the right flank, connecting Lee Hyun-joo's cross for Lee Young-jun's header. In the 31st minute of the second half, he converted from a set-piece, tapping in a rebound after Shin Min-ha's shot.
Since joining Brentford in 2023-24, Kim has featured in the Premier League this season. On loan at Kaiserslautern last term, the centre-back made 18 appearances as a regular starter. Victory in this tournament would make him eligible for military service exemption.
Original headline
결승골 완벽한 기점, 세트피스 추가골까지… ‘PL 출신 센터백’ 김지수의 든든한 활약
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