Korean Lee Kang-in rated as top dribbler in opening phase

Korean football player Lee Kang-in passes a ball during a game between Korea and Bahrain at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 16. Yonhap

With all 24 teams having played at least one match at the ongoing Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup in Qatar, Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in emerged as the top dribbler in the opening stage.The AFC released key figures from Matchday One at its signature men’s tournament. According to the AFC, Lee attempted and completed more dribbles than anyone in their first match.The Paris Saint-Germain star attempted 12 dribbles and completed eight, and scored twice in Korea’s 3-1 win over Bahrain in their opening Group E match Monday.

Though Lee is more of a playmaker than a natural goal scorer, he has netted six goals in his past six matches for Korea.Lee’s first goal, which came in the 56th minute, broke a 1-1 deadlock. He then grabbed his second goal a dozen minutes later to give the Taegeuk Warriors more breathing room.Korea are trying to win their first Asian Cup title since 1960. Their next group match is against Jordan on Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. Jordan blanked Malaysia 4-0 in their first Group E game Monday.Korea have won their past seven international 카지노사이트킹 matches and have scored 23 goals while conceding just one during that run

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