USA vs Korea: Son Heung-min 'like my son' and 'one of the best strikers in the world', Pochettino says after defeat
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USA vs Korea: Son Heung-min 'like my son' and 'one of the best strikers in the world', Pochettino says after defeat
"He came to say hello."
"We didn't struggle too much. We [allowed] three shots on target during the first half and conceded two goals. We struggled to control the space behind the defensive line for the two moves leading to goals. We were a little bit passive and showed a lack of communication, but that is normal because we have new players."
"We fixed things and were better in the second half. It was difficult to break down their defensive line. They were good because their keeper was the man of the match. The keeper made unbelievable saves. When you lose, it's difficult to fin"
"His English is amazing but he's learning Spanish. Heung-min Son is like my son."
Son Heung-min scored in the 18th minute and assisted a backheeled goal two minutes before half-time to secure a 2-0 victory for South Korea over the United States in New Jersey. Son has signed for LAFC and previously played under Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham, including the 2018/19 Champions League final. The United States registered 17 attempts and five on target but conceded two goals from lapses in space control and communication among new players. South Korea goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-Woo produced several crucial saves, denying Folarin Balogun multiple times late on.
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