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AFC Women's Asian Cup
The midfielder was one of two half-time changes made by Shin Sang-woo that changed the course of the game with Australia having gone into the break 2-1 ahead.
The 27-year-old’s introduction - together with Kim Shin-ji - proved to be a masterstroke by Shin with the two contributing to put Korea Republic 3-2 in front after only 11 minutes on the pitch.
The 27-year-old’s introduction - together with Kim Shin-ji - proved to be a masterstroke by Shin with the two contributing to put Korea Republic 3-2 in front after only 11 minutes on the pitch.
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Kang’s surging run and subsequent shot brought about the penalty which was tucked away by Kim before the latter returned the favour to set up the Montreal Roses FC player to strike home the third goal.
Having started against Islamic Republic of Iran but unused against the Philippines, Kang was aware that her performance in the first game was not up to the required standards and was determined to show her quality when called upon to enter for the second half.
Having started against Islamic Republic of Iran but unused against the Philippines, Kang was aware that her performance in the first game was not up to the required standards and was determined to show her quality when called upon to enter for the second half.
“We tried to make some counter attacks behind the Australia defence for the second half,” said Kang. “I really try to fit in that role. I had a hard time in the first match against Iran so I had a really big desire to score in this game and, thankfully, it all worked well.
“I’m happy that we were able to achieve our target of finishing first in the group. After this, hopefully we can move forward and improve as a team.”
The reward for Kang and Korea Republic for a sparkling performance against Australia is that they will stay in Sydney for the quarter-finals, with their opponents to be the third-placed side from either Group B or C.
“I’m happy that we were able to achieve our target of finishing first in the group. After this, hopefully we can move forward and improve as a team.”
The reward for Kang and Korea Republic for a sparkling performance against Australia is that they will stay in Sydney for the quarter-finals, with their opponents to be the third-placed side from either Group B or C.
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