Wollongong City v Republic of Korea

Wollongong City v Republic of Korea

These statistics were written and researched for the OzSoccer archive by Greg Stock.


The Republic of Korea national side travelled to Australia to participate in the Optus World Series. At the conclusion of their match against the Socceroos in Sydney they played a friendly match against NSL club side Wollongong City.
Played : February 13 1998 Venue : Brandon Park, Wollongong
Wollongong City
(Incomplete) Scott Chipperfield; Sub : Kosta Salapasidis
Goals : Salapasidis 79' Chipperfield 82'
2 - 1 Republic of Korea
(Incomplete) Hyun-Jung Yang
Goal : Hyun Jung Yang 21'
Attendance : 3,432
Coaches : Nick Theodorakopoulos (Wollongong City), Cha Bum Kun (South Korea)