South Korea coach Hong backs captain Son despite concerns over form ahead of World Cup

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What happened

Everything you need to know: Son, South ‌Korea’s most-capped player and second-highest goalscorer, missed a few chances in a 1-0 defeat ⁠by Austria on Tuesday, with his performances under the microscope in the build-up to this year’s FIFA World Cup. If you follow international football, this story involving Son is one you will want to stay across.

Key performers

Son featured prominently in the match, according to Sportstar. Specific performance details are available in the original match report.

Impact on the World Cup

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Original source: Full reporting on this story is available at Sportstar. This article summarises key facts from that report and adds context about international football.

Official sources: FIFA • UEFA

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Marco Berardin

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