The Korea Times
Korea lost to Austria 1-0 in their pre-World Cup friendly match in Vienna on Tuesday, as the Taegeuk Warriors wrapped up their two-match European trip without a goal. Marcel Sabitzer's 48th-minute goal for 24th-ranked Austria was the difference in the friendly match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in the Austrian capital. Korea, ranked 22nd, had earlier lost to Ivory Coast 4-0 last Saturday outside London. Korea had 11 shot attempts to Austria's five. Korea had eight new faces in the starting lineup compared to the one that lost to Ivory Coast. Kim Seung-gyu got the start in goal in place of Jo Hyeon-woo. On defense, only Kim Min-jae made his second straight start, as the center back was flanked by Lee Han-beom and Kim Ju-sung. Seol Young-woo shifted from left wingback to right wingback, with Lee Tae-seok getting the start on the left side this time. Kim Jin-gyu had a new partner in midfield, as Paik Seung-ho replaced Park Jin-seob from the previous match. The new-look offense featured captain Son Heung-min up front and wingers Lee Kang-in and Lee Jae-sung. In the Ivory Coast match, Son and Lee Kang
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