South Korea
1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC2023 Schedule
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WCQ - AFC Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | South Korea | 4 | +5 | 10 |
2 | Jordan | 4 | +4 | 7 |
3 | Iraq | 4 | +1 | 7 |
4 | Oman | 4 | -3 | 3 |
5 | Kuwait | 4 | -4 | 3 |
6 | Palestine | 4 | -3 | 2 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lee Kang-in | 4 | 10 | 4 | |
Lee Jae-Sung | 3 | 10 | 2 | |
Joo Min-Kyu | 2 | 7 | 3 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lee Kang-in | 4 | 10 | 4 | |
Joo Min-Kyu | 3 | 7 | 2 | |
Lee Jae-Sung | 2 | 10 | 3 |