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Expectations soaring for “Korean Messi” Lee Seung-woo
September 15, 2014
Lee Seung-woo celebrates after scoring a goal against Japan. (Yonhap)
Expectations for 16-year-old footballer Lee Seung-woo are soaring.
After he scored an impressive goal at the Asian Football Confederation’s U-16 Championships, Sunday, some are even calling him the “Korean Messi.”
The F.C. Barcelona youth player surprised many fans with a long possession and goal that reminded them of the Argentine star.
He scored twice in the qualifiers and twice against Japan, Sunday.
The Korea U-16 team will have a semifinal match against Syria on Wednesday.
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