South Korea vs Ecuador ended in a convincing 3-0 victory for South Korea in their international friendly at Suwon World Cup Stadium on Thursday, September 24, 2026. After a goalless first half, South Korea scored three times after the break to secure a comfortable win over Ecuador.
The result saw the ecuador national football team struggle to find a breakthrough, while South Korea made the most of its opportunities in the second half.
South Korea vs Ecuador Match Result
South Korea defeated Ecuador 3-0 at full time after the teams were level 0-0 at halftime.
Oh Hyeon-Gyu opened the scoring in the 54th minute before Son Heung-Min doubled South Korea’s advantage just four minutes later. Lee Dong-Gyeong completed the scoring in the 86th minute.
South Korea 3-0 Ecuador
- Oh Hyeon-Gyu: 54′
- Son Heung-Min: 58′
- Lee Dong-Gyeong: 86′
- Half-time: South Korea 0-0 Ecuador
- Venue: Suwon World Cup Stadium
Son Heung-Min Scores in South Korea’s Victory
Son Heung-Min was among the key attacking figures for South Korea, scoring in the 58th minute to put his team 2-0 ahead.
His goal came shortly after Oh Hyeon-Gyu had broken the deadlock, giving South Korea momentum following a tightly contested first half.
Lee Dong-Gyeong then added a third goal in the 86th minute to seal the 3-0 result.
Lee Dong-Gyeong Adds Late Third Goal
Lee Dong-Gyeong completed South Korea’s scoring late in the match. His 86th-minute goal gave the hosts a three-goal cushion and ended Ecuador’s hopes of mounting a comeback.
Kim Bong-Soo provided the assist for the late goal, while Kim Min-Jae assisted Oh Hyeon-Gyu’s opener.
South Korea vs Ecuador Match Stats
South Korea controlled more of the possession and finished with a higher passing total.
| Statistic | South Korea | Ecuador |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 59.3% | 40.7% |
| Shots | 11 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 9 |
| Passes | 495 | 336 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.9% | 83.3% |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Fouls | 16 | 21 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 5 |
South Korea also recorded 85 successful final-third passes compared with 38 for Ecuador. The hosts completed 495 passes overall, while Ecuador registered 336.
Despite Ecuador taking five corners to South Korea’s two, the visitors were unable to turn those opportunities into goals.
Ecuador vs South Korea Match Overview
The Ecuador vs South Korea matchup remained scoreless through the opening 45 minutes, with both teams competing closely before South Korea took control after halftime.
Ecuador finished with 10 shots compared with South Korea’s 11, but only three of Ecuador’s attempts were on target. South Korea produced five shots on target and converted three of them.
The ecuador vs South Korea contest ultimately turned into a one-sided scoreline despite the relatively close shot totals.
What Happened in South Korea vs Ecuador?
South Korea’s three goals all came in the second half. Oh Hyeon-Gyu broke the deadlock in the 54th minute, Son Heung-Min scored four minutes later, and Lee Dong-Gyeong completed the 3-0 victory in the 86th minute.
South Korea’s superior possession, passing accuracy and final-third distribution helped the hosts create a stronger attacking platform as the match progressed.
The final whistle confirmed a 3-0 South Korea win over Ecuador in the September 24 international friendly.
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