The third match of Group E in the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 took place on the 25th, where the South Korean team faced off against the Malaysian team. The game ended in a thrilling draw with a score of 3 – 3.

The South Korean team had previously drawn 2 – 2 in their match against the Jordan team on the 20th, and this game also resulted in a draw. The team scored the first goal in the 22nd minute of the first half, leading the game. However, Malaysia managed to equalize in the final stages, resulting in a draw.

On the other hand, the Malaysian team, rated 130th in the FIFA – International Football Federation rankings, managed to hold on even after South Korea scored the opening goal in the 21st minute of the first half. Ultimately, they were able to secure an equalizing goal from a forward in the 45+4 minute of the second half, bringing the game to a draw.

As a result, the top team in Group E will face Japan in the first round of the next knockout tournament, posing a new challenge from a different perspective for both teams. Especially for the South Korean team, it will be interesting to see how they revise their strategy under the guidance of head coach Jurgen Klinsmann for the next game.