It has been labelled “zombie football” because South Korea have scored four goals in second-half added time in five Asian Cup games. The never-say-die Taeguk Warriors have stumbled and shuffled towards the semi-finals, arms outstretched, reaching to lift the trophy for the first time since 1960. Just when you think you have them beaten, up pops Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan or Lee Kang-in.
The manager, Jürgen Klinsmann, seems happy to let his stars do their thing. “Son is a great leader and player and I trust his decisions,” the German said after the latest last-minute escape, a 2-1 win against Australia in the quarter-final that booked their game against Jordan on Tuesday. Fans also trust the captain while being unsure about the coach; for now, though, they are willing to go along for the ride and see where it ends.
