In the opening match of Group G, South Korea faces Bahrain in the Asian Cup, and the Korean team is determined to kick off the tournament with a resounding victory. With aspirations to clinch the championship, Korea enters the game with a strong historical record in group stage openers, boasting six wins, seven draws, and just one loss. In contrast, Bahrain has yet to secure a win in their group stage openers, with three draws and three losses to their name.

South Korea enters the Asian Cup with commendable form, extending their unbeaten streak to eight matches, marked by six consecutive wins and seven clean sheets. The recent 1-0 friendly win against Iraq emphasized their defensive solidity. Under coach Jurgen Klinsmann, Korea has played only two competitive matches, securing a 5-0 win against Singapore and a 3-0 victory against China.

On the other hand, Bahrain suffered a 3-0 defeat against Angola and a 2-0 loss to Australia in their recent encounters. Their struggles extend to three consecutive losses with no goals scored, and their last victory dates back to November against Yemen in a World Cup qualifier.

Key player news for the match includes Lee Kang-in's availability for Korea, despite a red card in the friendly against Iraq. However, Kim Jin-su is doubtful due to injury. Bahrain's Ahmed Bughammar is unlikely to feature due to a back injury, with Salem Hussain as a potential replacement.

The head-to-head history between the two teams in the AFC Asian Cup reveals a closely contested matchup. In 2019, Korea narrowly defeated Bahrain in extra time, and they secured a 2-1 victory in the 2011 Asian Cup group opener.

Bahrain, currently ranked 86th in the world and 12th in Asia, represents formidable opposition in the group stage. Led by Italian head coach Juan Antonio Pizzi, Bahrain aims to improve upon their Round of 16 finish in 2019.

Key players to watch include Lee Kang-in for Korea, a dynamic attacker from Paris Saint-Germain, and Lee Ki-je, expected to play a crucial role at left back. Lee Kang-in's impressive record includes four goals and five assists in 19 caps for the national team.

South Korea, with its attacking prowess led by Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan, and Lee Kang-in, is expected to secure a comfortable victory against Bahrain, given the difference in quality between the two teams.

在亚洲杯G组首场比赛中，韩国队将面对巴林队，韩国队决心以大胜开赛。怀着夺冠的愿望，韩国队在小组赛首场比赛中取得了6胜7平1负的优异战绩。相比之下，巴林队在小组赛的首场比赛中还没有取得一场胜利，他们的战绩是3平3负。

韩国队以令人称赞的状态进入亚洲杯，将他们的不败纪录扩大到8场，其中6连胜，7场零封。最近1-0战胜伊拉克的友谊赛强调了他们防守的稳固性。在主教练尤尔根·克林斯曼的带领下，韩国队只参加了两场正式比赛，分别以5比0战胜新加坡和3比0战胜中国。

另一方面，巴林在最近的比赛中0 - 3负于安哥拉，0 - 2负于澳大利亚。他们已经连续三场失利，一球未进，上一次胜利要追溯到去年11月世界杯预选赛对阵也门的比赛。

本场比赛的关键球员新闻包括李康仁，尽管在与伊拉克的友谊赛中吃到红牌，但他仍然可以代表韩国出场。但是金珍秀因伤复出的可能性很大。由于背部受伤，巴林队的艾哈迈德·布格哈姆尔不太可能出现在比赛中，而塞勒姆·侯赛因可能是他的替补。

这两支球队在亚洲杯上的交锋历史揭示了一场激烈的比赛。2019年，韩国队在加时赛中险胜巴林队，并在2011年亚洲杯小组赛首战中以2比1获胜。

巴林目前世界排名第86位，亚洲排名第12位，在小组赛中是一个强大的对手。在意大利主教练胡安·安东尼奥·皮齐的带领下，巴林队的目标是在2019年晋级16强的基础上更进一步。

值得关注的核心球员包括来自巴黎圣日耳曼的攻击手李康仁和有望在左后卫位置发挥关键作用的李基济。李康仁在国家队出场19次，打进4球，送出5次助攻。

韩国队凭借孙兴慜、黄喜灿、李康仁等攻击力强大的阵容，在与巴林队的比赛中取得了巨大的胜利。