World Cup Qualifying - Asia | Second Round,Can South Korea beat Thailand away from home?
South Korea's flawless streak in the World Cup qualifiers was halted with a 1-1 draw against Thailand at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Thursday.Hwang Sun-hong's side seized the lead just before halftime courtesy of Son Heung-Min, but Suphanat Mueanta equalized for Thailand shortly after the hour mark.Despite the draw, the Taegeuk Warriors maintain their position atop Group C, holding a three-point lead over Thailand and China halfway through the qualifying campaign.Next up, South Korea faces an opponent who has failed to secure a victory in the past eight encounters across all competitions.With their place in the next phase of the World Cup qualifiers nearly assured, South Korea will approach the upcoming match with confidence, aiming to secure another favorable result.
Despite being under pressure for much of the match, Thailand displayed remarkable resilience to secure a valuable draw against Korea in their last encounter.However, Masatada Ishii's team is currently on a five-game winless streak since their initial triumph over Kyrgyzstan in January, marking a challenging phase in their Asian Cup journey.With four points from three matches, the War Elephants currently occupy the second spot in Group C, but face stiff competition from China for a top-two finish.Having suffered defeats in their last two home matches leading up to Tuesday's game, the hosts are now determined to clinch a crucial victory in front of their supporters.
Prediction:South Korea
Thailand vs South Korea stream and TV listing
Korea Republic:Coupang Play,TV Chosun
Thailand:True ID,Thairath TV
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