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South Korean footballers' performance ahead of Asian Games

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South Korean footballers Yang Hyun-jun and Lee Young-jun demonstrated strong form in European club competitions leading up to the Asian Games in Japan. In early September, Yang Hyun-jun scored for Celtic in a 3-0 victory against Aberdeen, while Lee Young-jun scored for Grasshopper in a 2-0 win over St. Gallen. Both players were preparing to join the South Korean U-23 national team. ~~Following these performances,~~ Yang Hyun-jun ~~scored a decisive goal in~~ recently secured a 2-1 victory for Celtic against St ~~Mirren. Despite receiving~~ Mirren by scoring a decisive goal on a counterattack in the 68th minute. Although he received treatment for a knee collision during his substitution, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill indicated the ~~match, Yang was expected~~ player appeared to ~~proceed with~~ be okay. Due to his ~~international duty for~~ commitment to the Asian ~~Games.~~ Games, Yang is set to miss several upcoming fixtures for Celtic, including their Europa League opener against Ferencváros and matches against St Johnstone and Rangers. Former player Aiden McGeady commented on Yang’s excellent form, describing him as potentially the “best winger for the club so far this season.”

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