There was a surprising draw in the 3rd round of Group C of the second phase of the World Qualification Asia. South Korea, the group leader, was held to a 1-1 draw at home by Thailand, a result that undoubtedly sent a shockwave through the entire group situation.

When the game started, Korea, as the stronger side, naturally became the dominant attacker. Their players constantly created threats to the Thai defense with their excellent skills and tactical coordination. However, Thailand didn't panic, they showed their tough defense ability and successfully resisted many attacks from Korea.

In the 42nd minute of the match, South Korea finally broke the deadlock. After receiving a pass from a teammate in the penalty area, Son calmly dribbled past the defender and shot the ball into the goal, giving Korea the lead. The goal made the Korean fans cheer and gave them hope for victory.

However, the Thai team did not give up. They stepped up their offense in the next game, trying to equalize the score. Finally, in the 61st minute, Thailand had a great opportunity. Inside the penalty area, Suphana received a pass from a teammate and calmly pushed the ball into an empty net, equalizing the score at 1-1.

The goal boosted the morale of the Thai players and they continued to keep their spirits high in the second half. The Koreans, on the other hand, looked a bit impatient and anxious as they tried to take the lead again, but were never able to do so. In the end, the match ended with a score of 1-1, and Korea was forced to draw by Thailand at home.

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