JAKARTA - Drama occurred in the last match of Group H of the 2022 World Cup, Friday, December 2 night. South Korea won a ticket to the round of 16 at the end of the match against Portugal.
The goal created in the 91st minute made Korea beat Portugal with a narrow score 2-1. The result was enough to take them to the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup accompanying Portugal.
Meanwhile, Korea's victory is bad news for Uruguay. Despite a 2-0 win over Ghana in the last match, Luis Suarez and his friends were still eliminated due to losing goal productivity.
"후회 없는 90분을 보내고 비로소 새로운 90분을 얻다."대한민국이 또 다른 도하의 기적을 만들어냅니다! #대한민국 #축구국가대표팀 16강 진출! pic.twitter.com/kIK9pbW9Os
— theKFA (@theKFA) December 2, 2022
The match was exciting in the first half. Both teams displayed an open game.
Portugal took the lead in the 5th minute through Ricardo Horta who used a pull pass from Diogo Dalot.
Korea had time to reply, but the referee disallowed because it had already taken place offside. However, Tampuk Warriors finally scored the equalizer in the 27th minute through Kim Young-gwon's action.
Portugal then continued to press Korean defenses and created several chances. However, until halftime, no additional goals were created.
In the second half, Korea played more patiently and waited for the moment of the counterattack. Several times Son Heung-min and friends had the opportunity.
An opportunity for Korea to come from Son and Hwang In-beom's actions. However, the ball from their second shot was secured by goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
Korea did not stop trying. As a result, the much-anticipated goal was created in an additional second half of the minute.
Substitute Hwang Hee-chan broke into Portugal after receiving a pass from Son. The score changed 2-1 and lasted until the end of the match.
█████████▒Hwang Heechan. Hero status: loading... pic.twitter.com/T2hLnZ84TN
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 2, 2022
Ghana performed better early in the first half. Jordan Ayew and his friends also won possession.
Ghana made a profit in the 20th minute. The referee awarded a penalty. Unfortunately, Andre Ayew failed to fulfill his threes well
Continue to press the Uruguay defense, the Ghana goal conceded. It was the Giorgian de Arrascaeta who left Ghana supporters silent.
Not just once, twice he broke into the Ghana goal which was guarded by Lawrence Ati Zigi. The two goals were created in just six minutes, namely in the 26th and 32nd minutes. The 2-0 score for Uruguay lasted until the break.
The Ghanaian coach made changes. The Ayew brothers were withdrawn and replaced by Kamal-Deen Sulemana and Osman Bukari.
As a result, the game The Black Stars looks more lively. However, it is still difficult to penetrate the Uruguay defense commanded by Diego Godin.
While Uruguay had threatened the opponent's goal, but was unable to increase the advantage. Victory 2-0 also belonged to Uruguay.
Despite the win, Uruguay exit the World Cup with Ghana. @adidasfootball | #FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 2, 2022
Group H final standings
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