Kuwait vs South Korea — Pass Map

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Kuwait 1 – 3 South Korea

World Cup Qualification AFC · 14 Nov 2024

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High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Possession anchor from the back

K. Min-jae completed 108 passes at 93.9% accuracy with 119 touches, establishing himself as the primary ball-carrier from deep. This volume enabled South Korea to control tempo and build attacks through the center-back, dictating play defensively.

Creative spark without clinical finishing

H. In-beom registered 3 key passes despite posting 0.0 expected assists, showing he created chances that lacked quality. His playmaking threatened Kuwait's shape without translating into high-value opportunities.

Relentless ground-level defender

K. Ebrahim made 11 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries, and clearances, dominating Kuwait's defensive actions. This intensity disrupted South Korea's rhythm and provided a physical foundation for the defense.

Immediate creative injection off the bench

Y. Majed supplied 1 key pass in just 32 minutes as a substitute, offering Kuwait directness when static play required a spark. His brief impact suggested tactical adjustment to break South Korea's control.