Korea in desperate search for offense following another goalless defeat

Korea got saddled with their second straight goalless defeat in Austria on Tuesday in what is becoming an increasingly frustrating buildup to the FIFA World Cup. Korea took a 1-0 loss against Austria in Vienna, despite holding an 11-5 advantage in shot attempts. Austria managed just one shot on target but made it count as Marcel Sabitzer converted that chance for the match's lone goal in the 48th minute at Ernst-Happel-Stadion. Korea, trying to bounce back after a 4-0 loss to Ivory Coast last Saturday outside London, submitted a stronger effort this time. The defense that had trouble containing opposing attackers Saturday mostly held steady, and Korea as a whole applied more effective pressure. Long balls set up some counterattack looks behind the Austrian defense, but Korea didn't quite have the clinical touch to finish them. The big elephant in the room is a recent dip in Son Heung-min's performance. The longtime captain arrived in the national team camp in March without having netted an open-play goal in nine matches for Los Angeles Football Club this season. He was also under the weat

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