The first batch of matches featuring senior K League internationals got underway on Thursday or in the early hours of Friday in Korea. Jurgen Klinsmann is still looking for a first win as manager of Korea having seen his side draw 0-0 with Wales but there were some positive results for some European K League stars.

Wales 0-0 South Korea, Friday 8th September

At the Cardiff City Stadium, South Korea took on Wales for what was a first-ever meeting between the two nations. Lee Ki-je, Jung Seung-hyun, and Seol Young-woo started the match and helped Korea keep a cleansheet. Lee Soon-min came off the bench in the second to make his debut for Korea, replacing former Daejeon, Asan, and FC Seoul midfielder Hwang In-beom. Former Gangwon winger Yang Hyun-jun was also handed his debut, coming on seven minutes from time to replace former Jeonbuk midfielder Lee Jae-sung. Lee Dong-gyeong was the sixth K League player to appear in the match, coming off the bench in the 84th minute.

Korea had most of the possession, 61% to 39% in fact but managed just one shot on target from four total attempts. Passing accuracy was better than that of Wales, though, with 89% to 96%. The Taeguk Warriors are back in action this Wednesday, taking on Saudi Arabia at St James' Park in Newcastle.

Lithuania 2-2 Montenegro, Friday 8th September

Incheon United striker Stefan Mugoša started up top for Montenegro on Thursday as the Brave Falcons earned a 2-2 draw away to Lithuania in a UEFA Euro Group G qualifier. Mugoša played the first 45 minutes before being replaced at half time by Driton Camaj. Montenegro thought they had done enough to earn all three points with goals from Nikola Krstović and Stefan Savić putting the visitors 2-1 up heading into the last few minutes. However, a 94th-minute leveller from Fedor Černych meant the spoils were shared.

Czech Republic 1-1 Albania, Friday 8th September

Gwangju FC winger Jasir Asani started at right wing for Albania as the Eagles earned a 1-1 draw away to Czech Republic, another point on the board in UEFA Euro qualification Group E. Asani played 70 minutes and throughout his time on the pitch showed 100% passing accuracy, and 75% successful dribbles, and created one chance. The draw keeps Albania in second in the group with Poland at home up next on Sunday (Monday KST).

Serbia 1-2 Hungary, Friday 8th September

Ulsan Hyundai striker Martin Adam made a second-half cameo off the bench in Hungary's 2-1 Euro qualifier win away to Serbia. With the score already at 2-1, Adam put in something of a defensive performances for his team. The powerful centre forward made two clearances, one recovery, two headed clearances, and showed 67% passing accuracy. The win sees Hungary top of Group G. Up next is Czech Republic in a friendly on Sunday (Monday KST).

South Korea U23 0-2 Oman U23, Wednesday 6th September

But first up was South Korea's U23 side taking on Oman U23 in an AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifier. Unfortunately, the young Taeguk Warriors lost the match 2-0. The entire starting XI was made up of K League players. Up next is Kyrgyzstan U23 on Saturday at 8 PM KST.

K League Internationals September Fixtures

South Korea U23 vs. Kyrgyzstan U23, Saturday 9th September - 8:00 PM KST
Azerbaijan vs. Belgium, Saturday 9th September 10:00 PM KST
Hungary vs. Czech Republic, Monday 11th September - 01:00 AM KST
Montenegro vs. Bulgaria, Monday 11th September - 01:00 AM KST
Albania vs. Poland, Monday 11th September - 03:45 AM KST
South Korea U23 vs. Myanmar U23, Tuesday 12th September 8:00 PM KST
Azerbaijan vs. Jordan, Wednesday 13th September 01:00 AM KST
Saudi Arabia vs. South Korea, Wednesday 13th September - 01:30 AM KST