(Asiad) Football forward guarding against complacency ahead of semifinal duel vs. China

In the lead-up to the Asia Cup men's football semifinal match between South Korea and China, winger Eom Ji-sung cautioned his team against complacency. During a video released by the Korea Football Association (KFA), Eom warned that a false sense of victory could lead to a team collapse. The South Korean under-23 team, coached by Lee Min-sung, faces China at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, a city located 140 kilometers from the main host city, Nagoya.

The Taegeuk Warriors, under the guidance of their coach, have been on a roll since the start of the tournament. Eom's important contribution, a hat trick against Qatar, helped South Korea win 4-1 in the first group stage and maintain the top spot in Group D after another 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia. In the quarterfinals, South Korea dominated Vietnam with a 4-0 victory.

Eom expressed confidence in the team's attacking prowess, noting that his teammates have stepped up after his three goals in the first match. Despite China being favored on paper, Eom emphasized that they should not underestimate any opponent, especially since competing teams have reached the semifinals. He stressed the importance of avoiding mistakes, as they can be crucial, and urged his teammates to focus on the basics during the upcoming match.