BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — South Korea confirmed its age within the Women’s World Cup and is now wanting towards vital adjustments to get to the following stage.

The rebuild can be constructed round 16-year-old phenom Casey Phair, the primary multiracial footballer named to the South Korea nationwide workforce. Phair was born in South Korea to an American father and South Korean mom and resides in New Jersey within the United States.

From a efficiency aspect, South Korea closed its match with robust play in a 1-1 draw that eradicated each groups. But sending dwelling the two-time champion Germans is taken into account one of many greatest upsets in match historical past.

From the emotional aspect, it was probably the ultimate sport for this present South Korean workforce, which is anticipating vital turnover with 32-year-old Ji So-yun amongst these on the best way out.

South Korea coach Colin Bell is prepared for brand spanking new gamers.

“We have to build a new team,” he stated. “We need to look at the system in Korea and make the right decisions to secure the future of South Korean football.”

South Korea’s future actually rides with Phair, who turned the youngest participant in a World Cup match when she received on the sphere within the workforce’s opening match towards Colombia.

She earned her first World Cup begin in Thursday’s draw with Germany.

“I wanted youth and enthusiasm up front,” Bell stated. “It was important to show and prove that we have talented players. That energy went through the whole team.”

Phair almost scored simply two minutes into her begin, however her shot on aim hit the put up. She felt good about her debut as she ready to return to the U.S.

“I feel like I’ve gotten more mature about the game,” Phair stated. “Especially with older teammates. I thought it was a really great experience.”

Phair performed 85 minutes earlier than Bell pulled her; he’s intentionally managing her minutes.

“I don’t want to build somebody up too quickly,” he stated, “We have to make sure that we take care of these young players.”

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Brooke Evans and Taft Gantt are college students on the University of Georgia’s Carmical Sports Media Institute.

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