Korean coach is worried about his players being arrogant against Thailand

"We still have six more matches to win," Coach Hwang said after the big victory in Group E on September 19. "Confidence is necessary, but forget the victory over Kuwait."

According to the 55-year-old leader, a big victory, if not received properly, can become a poison. He reminded the players to avoid arrogance and focus on each match. "We have to try our best to win the next match against Thailand," coach Hwang said.

After the first match, Korea is leading Group E. Bahrain and Thailand drew 1-1 so they are ranked second. Tomorrow, September 21, South Korea can soon win tickets to continue if it defeats Thailand.

Korea has won the Asiad gold medal in the last two editions and is aiming for a treble. Not only does it bring glory to the country, the Asiad gold medal is also a way for players to be exempt from mandatory military service for Korean men from 18 to 35 years old. The conscription period lasts from 18 to 22 months, affecting the athlete's already short career.

That goal helps the Korean Olympic team often have a very strong force participating in the Asiad, along with quality over-age players. In the 2014 home season, Korea called up midfielder Park Joo-ho, who is playing for German club Mainz 05. In 2018, superstar Son Heung-min appeared in the squad to Indonesia.

At Asiad 19 in Hangzhou, China this year, Korea summoned 26-year-old midfielder Paik Seung-ho. PSG star Lee Kang-in will also be present this week and is expected to play from the knockout round, alongside midfielder Jeong Woo-yeong of German club Stuttgart and Hong Hyun-seok of Belgian club Gent.

Through 18 Asian Games, Korea is currently the most successful in men's soccer, with five gold medal wins in 1970, 1978, 1986, 2014, 2018. In addition, the team won silver medal three times in 1954, 1958. , 1962, won bronze three times in 1990, 2002 and 2010.