The group stage that keeps on giving.
In another sensational finale, South Korea scored a dramatic late goal to beat Portugal 2-1 on Friday and qualify for the World Cup last 16 at Uruguay’s expense.
Hwang Hee-chan’s goal in stoppage time was enough to put the Koreans through to the knockout phase on goals scored, even though Uruguay beat Ghana 2-0 in the other match in Group H.
Fifa World Cup: South Korea snatch last-16 spot from Uruguay with last-gasp winner against Portugal
Group H | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | POR | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
2 | KOR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
3 | URU | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
4 | GHA | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
Here are some reactions to another dramatic evening in Qatar:
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