Fifa World Cup: South Korea reach second round of tournament with dramatic win

Hwang scores the match-winning goal in the 91st minute of the contest

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South Korea's midfielder Hwang Hee-chan celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group H match with Portugal. –AFP

By Rituraj Borkakoty in Doha

Published: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 8:58 PM

Last updated: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 9:09 PM

South Korea reached the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup with a dramatic 2-1 win over Portugal at the Education City Stadium on Friday.

H. Hwang scored the match-winning goal in the 91st minute of the contest.

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South Korea still faced some anxious moments as Uruguay were desperately searching for one more goal in the other game against Ghana, having taken a 2-0 lead.

But the third goal for Uruguay never came, as the South Koreans reached the second round on goal difference.

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Rituraj Borkakoty in Doha

Published: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 8:58 PM

Last updated: Fri 2 Dec 2022, 9:09 PM

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