Son Heung-min Ties Cha Bum-kun's Record with 58th Career International Goal

National football team captain Son Heung-min scored his 58th career international goal in a friendly against Uruguay, tying the all-time record for most goals by a South Korean player previously held by former manager Cha Bum-kun.

In the 35th minute of the second half, Son's brilliance shone through.

Lee Kang-in delivered a sharp cross into the box, and Son, rushing toward the goal, made contact with his foot. The ball went straight into the net, marking Son's 58th career international goal.

Although Son tied the all-time record for most international goals by a South Korean player previously held by "legend" former manager Cha Bum-kun, he could not smile brightly.

Despite the hard-fought efforts of captain Son, the national team's defensive organization collapsed, conceding three goals in the first half alone, and ultimately suffered a 4-1 crushing defeat against Uruguay.

Having recorded one win and one loss since manager Moreno took the helm, our national team will play its third friendly match against Venezuela this coming Friday (September 2).

(Video Editing: Lee Hong-myung)
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