Strikers Hwang Hee-chan (28, Wolverhampton) and Mithoma Kaoru (27, Brighton), who represent South Korea and Japan, will play a “Korea-Japan match” in the round of 16 of the FA Cup.
Wolverhampton and Brighton will face off for the quarterfinals as a result of the 2023-24 FA Cup round of 16 draw held on the 29th (Korea time).
Their round of 16 matches has yet to be confirmed. However, they will meet each other from May 27 to May 29. Therefore, the schedule does not coincide with that of the Asian Cup.
Currently, Wolverhampton and Brighton are ranked 11th and 7th in the English Premier League, respectively. In two face-to-face matches this season, Brighton are leading with one win and one draw.
Wolverhampton was completely defeated 1-4 in the August match last year, and a 0-0 draw in the second match on the 23rd.
Hwang Hee-chan has the upper hand in his team’s performances. Hwang Hee-chan has 10 goals – 3 assists in the league and 1 goal – in the League Cup this season. 11 goals – 3 assists in the season.
In addition, Mitoma scored three goals and five assists in the league and one in the UEFA Europa League, raising three goals and six assists for the season.
They are likely to face off in the Asian Cup final before the FA Cup. If South Korea and Japan advance to the finals side by side, the Korea-Japan match will take place.
BY: 사설토토