Seoul, March 25 (Petra) -- Jordan's national team battled South Korea to a 1-1 draw in a pivotal World Cup qualifying clash in Seoul on Tuesday.

The home side drew first blood, scoring early in the 5th minute. The Nashama, however, hit back, with Mahmoud Mardi netting the equalizer in the 30th minute.

The result leaves Jordan on 13 points, holding onto second place in the group, behind South Korea's 16. The outcome of the Iraq versus Palestine match in Amman later today will further shape the group's table.

A point on the road is a valuable takeaway for the national team, keeping their qualification hopes alive, as the top two teams in the group advance directly to the World Cup.

Jordan now faces crucial encounters against Oman and Iraq in June, with their World Cup fate on the line.

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25/03/2025 21:55:02