Portugal,who have already qualified for the knockout round, played South Korea in the last game of the Group Stage. To advance in the competition, South Korea neededa victory plus a favorable outcome from the other team in their group. However, Portugal took the lead in the fifth minute thanks to a goal by Ricardo Horta.
This is a wonderful long pass from Pepe to right winger Diego Dalot. The defender madean inside run and throws in a cross, and a charging Horta heads it in with a tap-in at the near post. Then, in the 27th minute, A Seleção’s defense was completely nonexistent on the left-wing corner, and Kim Young-Gwontapped it in.
It looked as to remain the final result, but in the dying minutes of the match, Son started a counterattack as he ran with the ball from one end zone to the other at breakneck speed. His through pass to Hwang, who stayed onside, was wonderfully weighted and placed, and Hwang made no mistake as he tucked it into the corner.
Qatar 2022: Best memes and reactions ofSouth Korea’s qualification
Thanks to the 2-1 win, South Koreaclimbed two spots to second place in the standings. They are now through to the last 16. Son’s sidefinish second in the group behind Portugal as Ghana and Uruguay are eliminated, after playing out to a draw. Take a look at some of the most interestingreactions and memes of theTaegeukWarriors’ amazing win.
