South Korea lost 3-2 to Saudi Arabia in a friendly at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. It was South Korea’s first defeat to Saudi Arabia since August 17, 2005, ending a six-match unbeaten run against them. Saudi Arabia scored just before halftime and added two goals within three minutes after the break, while Oh Hyeon-gyu and Lee Jae-sung scored for South Korea.
Under interim manager Roberto Moreno, South Korea’s record across five matches is two wins, one draw and two losses, with Qatar next in Doha.