S. Korea falls to Mexico in second straight World Cup loss
- 6 years ago
The match Saturday night ended in tears for South Korea, but as President Moon said, star striker Son Heung-min, who plays for Tottenham in the English Premier League, nailed a world-class goal with just a few minutes left to go.
The South Korean side struggled the whole match against Mexico, who put away a penalty in the 26th minute, then a second goal in the 66th.
Korea's late goal was its first of the tournament.
Things got a little rough, with South Korea racking up 24 fouls, the most of any team in Russia so far.
Though they're now in the bottom of the points in their group, hope is not totally lost for Korea in this World Cup.
Next Wednesday they'll face a German team that has been very underwhelming so far -- a number-one-ranked squad that lost its opener against Mexico and eeked out a narrow win last night against Sweden.
In that match, Germany were saved by a stunning, literally last-minute blast from Toni Kroos.
Without that, the Germans faced the prospect of heading home from Russia in humilitation.
Elsewhere, Belgium easily overcame Tunisia five goals to two to guarantee their spot in the elimination round.
On Sunday, we'll see England face Panama, then Japan takes on Senegal... and Poland will play Colombia.
The South Korean side struggled the whole match against Mexico, who put away a penalty in the 26th minute, then a second goal in the 66th.
Korea's late goal was its first of the tournament.
Things got a little rough, with South Korea racking up 24 fouls, the most of any team in Russia so far.
Though they're now in the bottom of the points in their group, hope is not totally lost for Korea in this World Cup.
Next Wednesday they'll face a German team that has been very underwhelming so far -- a number-one-ranked squad that lost its opener against Mexico and eeked out a narrow win last night against Sweden.
In that match, Germany were saved by a stunning, literally last-minute blast from Toni Kroos.
Without that, the Germans faced the prospect of heading home from Russia in humilitation.
Elsewhere, Belgium easily overcame Tunisia five goals to two to guarantee their spot in the elimination round.
On Sunday, we'll see England face Panama, then Japan takes on Senegal... and Poland will play Colombia.