'Most Goals in A-Match' Son Heung-min: "No Emotion at All, Only Regret for the Defeat..." Head Bowed Low After 1-4 Humiliation Against Uruguay

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Even with a historic goal, there was no smile. Son Heung-min (LAFC), captain of the South Korean national football team, bowed his head in defeat despite tying the all-time record for most goals scored by a South Korean male player in A-matches.

The South Korean national football team, led by coach Roberto Moreno, suffered a 1-4 defeat against Uruguay in a friendly match held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 28th.

Korea trailed after conceding three goals in the first half. In the 35th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min scored a consolation goal by slightly redirecting Lee Kang-in's cross, but it was not enough to turn the tide.

With this goal, Son Heung-min recorded 58 career A-match goals (in 149 matches), tying with former coach Cha Bum-kun for first place on the all-time list of most goals scored by a South Korean male player in A-matches.

However, Son Heung-min's expression during the interview was somber. Despite achieving a major milestone, he completely set aside personal records in the face of his team's defeat.

In an interview with a broadcasting network, when asked about the regret over conceding multiple goals early in the first half, Son Heung-min said, "I thought this match would reveal our shortcomings. Conceding three goals in the first half lowered our confidence, and I was disappointed that we couldn't play as we usually do."

He added, "Nevertheless, I cannot blame the players who gave their all for 90 minutes. If the opponent played well, we must acknowledge it. Uruguay showed an excellent performance, and I want to sincerely congratulate them on their victory," showing respect for his opponents.

When asked to comment on scoring two consecutive goals in back-to-back matches against Ecuador and his effort in the second half, Son Heung-min stated, "The match result is more important. I don't even know if I touched the ball. The match result is what I regret most." He emphasized, "I believe we should focus on how the players did not give up until the end and gave their all for 90 minutes in this match."

Regarding his feelings about tying with former coach Cha Bum-kun now that the goal has been officially recognized, Son Heung-min remained calm. He said, "I feel absolutely nothing right now. The defeat today is more regrettable," revealing the heavy responsibility of being captain.

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