Heung-min says draw with Malaysia a ‘big wake-up call’


PETALING JAYA: Son Heung-min said South Korea had been given “a big wake-up call” after toiling into the Asian Cup knockout rounds with a madcap 3-3 draw against Malaysia.

Tottenham forward Heung-min said the Koreans would “be ready for any team” after being made to work hard in a group stage that also saw them draw with Jordan.

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