The South Korean national soccer team secured a 2-1 comeback victory against the Czech Republic, with Lee Kang-in's performance in midfield drawing significant attention.
According to soccer statistics, Lee received a rating of 8.1, one of the highest among the team's attackers. Notably, he achieved an impressive 100% pass completion rate, playing a crucial role in South Korea's offensive buildup.
Lee attempted a total of 37 passes, all of which were successful. He completed 24 forward passes into the opponent's half, as well as all 13 passes made in his own half. Additionally, he executed two long passes, both of which were accurate, underscoring his key role in transitioning the attack.
His offensive contributions were also noteworthy, with one assist and an expected assist (xA) of 0.21. He created one significant scoring opportunity and made three key passes, acting as a catalyst for the team's offense.
Lee's influence was evident in the passing map, where he showcased a wide range of movement across the pitch, consistently supplying passes forward. His high volume of passes in the opponent's half indicated that he played a pivotal role in the attacking process, rather than merely maintaining possession.
South Korea's victory was secured with goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyun-kyu. While the spotlight was on the scorers, Lee's contributions in orchestrating the game and creating scoring opportunities were also recognized as foundational to the win.
Online reactions included comments such as, "Is a 100% pass completion rate even possible?", "His ability to control the game was more impressive than his attacking points", "When Lee has the ball, the tempo of the attack improves", "He showcased his class in midfield", "He was the invisible MVP", and "Today, just play table tennis as much as you want".
* This article has been translated by AI.
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