South Korea U23 coach sacked.

The decision was made on February 6th after a lengthy meeting of members of the KFA technical subcommittee. During this meeting, they reviewed and evaluated the performance of coach Kim Bong-gil. His achievements with the South Korean U23 team did not meet the expectations of fans and experts at home.

"It would be better to terminate the contract with Coach Kim Bong-gil. We appreciate what he has done," a KFA representative said. Coach Kim Bong-gil has led the South Korean U23 team since late 2017, with the goal of leading the team to victory at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.

However, he was unable to fulfill his contract after a poor performance at the U23 Asian Championship. South Korea topped Group D after winning against Vietnam and Australia and drawing with Syria. However, their performance was not very convincing. In the quarterfinals, Kim Bong-gil's team struggled to beat Malaysia 2-1.

In the semi-finals, the shortcomings of the South Korean team were exposed. They were completely overwhelmed by Uzbekistan and lost 1-4. The disastrous campaign of the South Korean U23 team ended with a 0-1 loss to Qatar in the third-place match.

Currently, the KFA has not announced who will succeed coach Kim Bong-gil. They are not in a hurry because the Asian Games are still more than six months away. Korean football experts analyze that the KFA made a mistake in appointing Kim Bong-gil from the beginning, as this strategist has not had any notable achievements in his career.

This was clearly demonstrated at the AFC U23 Asian Championship. The South Korean team lacked creativity, fighting spirit, and the ability to adapt their tactics. The success of the Vietnamese U23 team under a South Korean coach, Park Hang-seo, also put pressure on the KFA, leading them to make an early decision about Kim Bong-gil's future.