Hwang Strike Sends South Korea Into World Cup Last 16: With a 2-1 comeback victory over Portugal, South Korea advanced to the round of 16 of the World Cup thanks to a goal from Hwang Hee-Chan in stoppage time.
When Portugal took the lead through Ricardo Horta after just five minutes, the Asians appeared to be in trouble, but Young-Gwon Kim responded before Hwang’s outstanding late winner. With both teams tied on four points, South Korea advanced at the cost of Uruguay on goals scored.
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Cho Gue-header Sung’s was well stopped by Diogo Costa, diving full stretch to his right to stop it, but South Korea did score just before the half-hour mark when Kim Young-Gwon acrobatically slipped home from close range.
In the second half, chances were fewer, although Costa made one outstanding reaction save from a thunderous Hwang In-Beom shot. However, as they looked for the objective they wanted to reach, there was a sense that Bento’s team needed to release the handbrake.
In the second half, chances were fewer, although Costa made one outstanding reaction save from a thunderous Hwang In-Beom shot. However, as they looked for the objective they wanted to reach, there was a sense that Bento’s team needed to release the handbrake.
Time and South Korea’s chances seemed to be running out as they battled to keep the ball, but a quick Portugal counterattack resulted in Son Heung-Min feeding Hwang, who scored a thrilling victory, setting off wild celebrations at the Education City Stadium.
