Son Heung-min Scores 59th Goal, Makes Football History at Yongin Mireu Stadium

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Son Heung-min set a new record for the most goals scored by a South Korean men's national football team player in A matches at Yongin Mireu Stadium. On the evening of October 6, the South Korean national team defeated Uzbekistan 2-0 in a friendly match, with goals by Son Heung-min and Oh Se-hun.

Lee Sang-il, Mayor of Yongin City, is cheering for the national teams at the friendly match between South Korea and Uzbekistan men's soccer teams held at Yongin Mireu Stadium on the 6th. Provided by Yongin City

On this day, approximately 24,000 spectators gathered at the stadium to cheer for the national team. Son Heung-min scored the opening goal with a free kick in the 6th minute of the first half, bringing his career total to 59 goals in A matches. This surpasses the previous record of 58 goals set by former manager Cha Bum-kun, establishing a new all-time scoring record for the South Korean men's national team. In the 15th minute of the second half, Oh Se-hun added another goal to secure the victory.

Lee Sang-il, mayor of Yongin, encouraged the players together with former Korea Football Association Chairman Mongjun Chung before the match and supported the national team alongside the spectators until the very end of the game.

Mayor Lee stated, "It is a source of great pride that Son Heung-min scored a goal that rewrote the history of South Korean football at Yongin Mireu Stadium," adding, "We will continue making efforts to ensure the stadium is beloved by citizens and becomes an even better facility."

Mayor Sang-il Lee is greeting former Korea Football Association Chairman Mong-jun Chung ahead of the South Korean men's national soccer team match held at Yongin Mir Stadium on the 6th. Provided by Yongin City

The City of Yongin explained that the match once again demonstrated Mireu Stadium's quality turf, spectator facilities, and operational capacity to accommodate large crowds.

Inside and outside the stadium, volunteers and police worked together to manage the movement of spectators and traffic control. Around 130 volunteers, including staff from the Yongin City Volunteer Center and the volunteer fire brigade, guided the crowd through the venue. The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency and the Yongin Dongbu Police Station deployed around 330 personnel to prevent accidents caused by crowd surges and to manage traffic congestion. According to the city, the match concluded without any safety incidents.

Yisangil, Mayor of Yongin Special City, is cheering for the South Korean men's national soccer team during the match held at Yongin Mireu Stadium on the 6th. Provided by Yongin City

Mayor Lee added, "Although there were more than 24,000 people in attendance, the event could be conducted safely thanks to the selfless service of local community members and a high level of civic awareness. This is a reflection of Yongin's high standards, and we will continue to provide unwavering support so that Yongin Mireu Stadium becomes an iconic sports venue ever more loved by our citizens."

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