South Korea did not concede a goal throughout the group stage notching up three wins on the bounce to emerge as one of the favourites for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup. They next face Bahrain in the round of 16 with the squad beaming with confidence. If you are looking for the live telecast and online streaming details of South Korea vs Bahrain, AFC Asian Cup 2019 match, then you can find the relevant details here.
South Korea will be wary of the fact they are yet to see their opponents exert pressure on them and have almost dominated every minute of all three group fixtures. If Bahrain comes off the block the stronger of the two teams, the South Korean response would be interesting to see. AFC Asian Cup 2019 Schedule in PDF: Download Asia Cup Football Full Timetable in IST With Fixtures, Matches, Team and Venue Details.
Lee Jae Sung is almost sure to miss the tie against Bahrain while Ki Sung Yeung has resumed training and could find himself on the bench. One of the leading men for South Korea is Tottenham Hotspurs forward Son Heung Min who has been one of the best players in England so far in their league. He joined the Korean camp late and will be eager to impress.
Paulo Bento, their head coach, is convinced his side has what it takes to go all the way in the competition and need to go about their business in the next phase with calm heads. The return of Lee Yong after his one-game suspension is defiantly a considerable boost which could be drafted straight back into the starting eleven by his Portuguese boss. AFC Asian Cup 2019 Points Table: Latest Group-Wise Team Standings of 17th Edition of Men’s Football Championship Tournament of Asia.
Bahrain needed a last gasp penalty against India to reach the round of sixteen after poor results in their opening two games. The side may not have the big names but have shown great unity and fight in their games.
Their young defender Hamad Al-Shamsan has the responsibility to stop the South Korean attack that boasts of some big names. Having represented his country in the Asian Games, he can flourish under pressure. Mohamed Al Romaihi will be entrusted with getting the goals for Bahrain having scored their only goal from open play until now.
South Korea will make light work of Bahrain to make it to the next round as the gulf in class between the two sides is quite wide.
When is South Korea vs Bahrain, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match? Know the Date, Time and Venue Details
In the first game of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 on January 22, i.e. Tuesday, it will be South Korea taking on Bahrain. The match will take place at the Al-Rashid Stadium in Dubai, UAE, and is scheduled to begin at 6.30 PM (IST).
Where to Watch the Live Telecast of the South Korea vs Bahrain, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match?
The official broadcaster of AFC Asia Cup 2019 in India is Star Sports Network. The fans will be able to see the live match telecast on Star Sports' channels. The fans living in the south-east Asian regions and Australia can also watch the live match action on Fox Sports Network's channels.
How to Watch the Free Live Streaming Online and Football Score Updates of the South Korea vs Bahrain, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match?
Since Star Sports Network holds the official broadcasting rights of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 in India, the viewers will also be able to see the online streaming of South Korea vs Bahrain match via Star Sports' live streaming service, i.e. Hotstar.
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