'2 Consecutive Goals' Son Heung-min "Disappointed with Replay... Will Show Victory to Fans"

Son Heung-min, Winner of the December 2019 Goal of the Month in the England Premier League / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Son Heung-min (28, Tottenham Hotspur FC), who contributed to his team's victory by scoring in two consecutive matches, expressed his disappointment about having to play a replay in the FA Cup Round of 32.

After the 2019-2020 FA Cup Round of 32 match between Tottenham and Southampton FC held on the 26th (Korean time) at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, UK, Son said in an interview with 'Spurs TV', "I am sad and disappointed."

He said, "We were better and created many scoring chances," but added, "We drew, so we have to play a replay."

He continued, "(The replay) will not be an easy match," and said, "We have to win. I believe we can show a better performance and victory in front of the fans."

In this match, Son Heung-min scored the opening goal around the 13th minute of the second half. This was his second consecutive goal following the match against Norwich City in the English Premier League on the 23rd.

However, Tottenham conceded an equalizer to Southampton in the 42nd minute of the second half, resulting in a 1-1 draw and forcing a replay.