Bahrain’s national team lost their first match in the 2023 AFC Cup, with a score of 1-3 against South Korea on Monday. The match saw many twists, starting with South Korea taking the lead, followed by Bahrain equalizing. South Korea then regained the lead with a second goal before sealing the game with a third.
Bahrain and South Korea are competing in Group E, alongside Jordan and Malaysia.
**Lee Kang-in**
Lee Kang-in, the star midfielder for South Korea and a player for Paris Saint-Germain, emerged as the star of the match after scoring two goals against Bahrain. He delivered an impressive performance in terms of movement and added numerical superiority in the midfield, achieving the highest rating in the match of 9.7 according to SofaScore.
**Son Heung-min**
Despite not scoring, Son Heung-min shone brightly, being central to his team’s performance with his dangerous movements throughout the match. His movements, as the star of Tottenham, caused disruption in Bahrain’s defense, especially when he shifted to the left wing at times, posing significant threats to the opponent’s goal.
**Ali Madan**
Ali Madan had a noteworthy match until he left the field in the last 10 minutes. Had Bahrain not lost, he would have been one of the top contenders for man of the match. Madan played a pivotal role in Bahrain’s play style, bridging the gap between the midfield and attack, and he was also a threat in the attacking third.
