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Director Byeon Seong-hwan applauds.

Korea coach Byun Seong-hwan is applauding during the match between Korea and France in the second match of Group E of the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup held at the International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia on the 15th (local time).

"I'm upset because I feel like I'm so unlucky to score goals."

Coach Byun Seong-hwan of the Korean national team, who hit the goalpost three times and suffered consecutive losses in the first two games of the 2023 FIFA U-17 (Under 17) World Cup, confessed this.

The Korean U-17 national soccer team lost 0-1 to France, who scored in the 2nd minute of the first half, in the second match of Group E of the tournament held at the International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia on the 15th.

It was unfortunate that Jin Tae-ho's non-stop shot following a cross in the 13th minute of the second half hit the goalpost.

Korea hit the goalpost twice in the first game, losing 1-3 to the United States.

Hitting the goalpost is clearly dependent on the player's 'skill', but fans cannot help but feel regretful that if all three goals had gone into the goalpost, Korea would have gone undefeated and won 2 points.

Coach Byun also did not hide his regret at the press conference after the game, saying, "We hit the goalpost three times in two games, so I hope our team will have some luck in the next game."

Korea lost to France in the first half due to frequent passing mistakes and other interruptions, but played a dominant game in the second half.

Coach Byun Seong-hwan encouraging players

Korean coach Byun Seong-hwan is encouraging players during the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup Group E second match between Korea and France held at the International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia on the 15th (local time). .

Coach Byun reflected, "In the first half, our players were too rigid after conceding goals early, so we made a lot of minor mistakes and had a difficult game. Fortunately, in the second half, we were able to take control of the game by reducing our mistakes and playing according to our plan." .

Coach Byun also emphasized, “I would like to praise our players for not giving up until the end against a strong team and trying to maintain our (aggressive) style.”

Korea, ranked 3rd in Group E, must now win the third game against Burkina Faso, ranked 4th, to have a slim chance of advancing to the round of 16 as 3rd place in the group.

In this tournament, where 24 countries are divided into 6 groups and play in the group stage, the 4 teams with the best results among the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams in each group advance to the round of 16.

Coach Byun said, “After the game, the French team coach said that we were a really good team and that we would have a chance in the remaining games so we would definitely be able to advance to the tournament.” He added, “I think the same thing. I felt responsible as a coach in the game against Burkina Faso.” “I will play a winning game,” he said.

The third match between Korea and Burkina Faso will be held at Harupat Stadium in Bandung at 9 p.m. on the 18th. 19가이드03