The South Korean national football team finished the first half leading 2-0 against Trinidad and Tobago, thanks to a brace from captain Son Heung-min.
Under the guidance of coach Hong Myung-bo, South Korea concluded the first half at South Field, Brigham Young University in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 31.
In the first match of their final warm-up ahead of the North and Central America World Cup qualifiers, Coach Hong employed a three-back formation. Son played as the lone striker, supported by Bae Jun-ho and Lee Dong-kyung in the attacking midfield. Kim Jin-kyu and Baek Seung-ho controlled the midfield, while Jens Castrop and Kim Moon-hwan operated as wing-backs. The defense was composed of Lee Gi-hyuk, Jo Yu-min, and Lee Han-beom, with Jo Hyun-woo in goal.
Despite a sluggish start, South Korea broke the deadlock thanks to Son. In the 40th minute, Kim Jin-kyu delivered a through ball to Kim Moon-hwan, who sent a low cross into the box, allowing Son to score the opening goal.
Son quickly added a second goal. In the 42nd minute, after receiving a pass from Son, Bae Jun-ho was fouled inside the penalty area. Son stepped up to take the penalty and scored with a powerful shot to the left side of the goal, marking his 56th career international goal.
With Son's two goals, South Korea ended the first half with a comfortable two-goal lead.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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