Match report
South Korea Stuns Portugal 2-1 in World Cup
South Korea
2–1
FT
Portugal
Dec 2, 2022
South Korea stunned Portugal with an impressive 2-1 victory at the World Cup, overcoming an early deficit to secure their place in the knockout stages. The match was marked by a dramatic turnaround as South Korea capitalized on a late goal from Hwang Hee-Chan, assisted by Heung-Min Son.
Key Facts
- • Portugal took an early lead with Rúben Neves assisting Rúben Horta's goal in the 5th minute.
- • South Korea equalized through Young-Gwon Kim's strike at the 27-minute mark.
- • The game saw multiple substitutions, including Cristiano Ronaldo coming off as Portugal tried to regain control.
- • Hwang Hee-Chan scored the winning goal for South Korea in stoppage time, securing a crucial victory.
Lineups
South Korea
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Kim Seung-Gyu (G)
- 15 Kim Moon-Hwan (D)
- 20 Kwon Kyung-Won (D)
- 19 Kim Young-Gwon (D)
- 3 Kim Jin-Su (D)
- 6 Hwang In-Beom (M)
- 5 Jung Woo-Young (M)
- 18 Lee Kang-In (M)
- 10 Lee Jae-Sung (F)
- 9 Cho Gue-Sung (F)
- 7 Son Heung-Min (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Hwang Hee-Chan
- 13 Son Jun-Ho
- 16 Hwang Ui-Jo
- 24 Cho Yu-Min
- 4 Kim Min-Jae
- 22 Kwon Chang-Hoon
- 2 Yoon Jong-Gyu
- 14 Hong Chul
- 25 Jeong Woo-Yeong
- 21 Jo Hyeon-Woo
- 12 Song Bum-Keun
- 8 Paik Seung-Ho
- 26 Song Min-Kyu
- 23 Kim Tae-Hwan
- 17 Na Sang-Ho
Portugal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 Diogo Costa (G)
- 2 Diogo Dalot (D)
- 3 Pepe (D)
- 24 António Silva (D)
- 20 João Cancelo (D)
- 23 Matheus Nunes (M)
- 18 Rúben Neves (M)
- 16 Vitinha (M)
- 21 Ricardo Horta (F)
- 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
- 17 João Mário (F)
Substitutes
- 9 André Silva
- 6 João Palhinha
- 15 Rafael Leão
- 10 Bernardo Silva
- 14 William Carvalho
- 26 Gonçalo Ramos
- 11 João Félix
- 4 Rúben Dias
- 12 José Sá
- 8 Bruno Fernandes
- 1 Rui Patrício
- 5 Raphaël Guerreiro
Timeline
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5' Portugal Goal · Normal GoalR. Horta · Assist: D. Dalot
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27' South Korea Goal · Normal GoalYoung-Gwon Kim
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36' South Korea Card · Yellow CardLee Kang-In
Foul
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65' Portugal subst · Substitution 1Off: Cristiano Ronaldo · On: Andre Silva
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65' Portugal subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Nunes · On: J. Palhinha
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65' Portugal subst · Substitution 3Off: Rúben Neves · On: R. Leao
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66' South Korea subst · Substitution 1Off: Lee Jae-Sung · On: Hwang Hee-Chan
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81' South Korea subst · Substitution 2Off: Young-Gwon Kim · On: Son Jun-Ho
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81' South Korea subst · Substitution 3Off: Lee Kang-In · On: Hwang Ui-Jo
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81' Portugal subst · Substitution 4Off: Vitinha · On: Bernardo Silva
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82' Portugal subst · Substitution 5Off: João Mário · On: William Carvalho
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90'+1 South Korea Goal · Normal GoalHwang Hee-Chan · Assist: Heung-Min Son
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90'+2 South Korea Card · Yellow CardHwang Hee-Chan
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90'+3 South Korea subst · Substitution 4Off: Cho Gue-Sung · On: Cho Yu-Min
Match Stats
| Stat | South Korea | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 88% |
| Offsides | 1 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 13 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 357 | 574 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 3 |
| Possession | 39% | 61% |
| Accurate Passes | 281 | 503 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 7 |
| Saves | 5 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Young-Gwon Kim's equalizer at 27 minutes was critical as it reignited South Korea’s momentum and set the stage for their comeback.
- ▸ The late winning goal by Hwang Hee-Chan in stoppage time marked a decisive turning point, shifting the match's outcome towards victory for South Korea.