Hee-Chan Hwang scored in the 91st minute as South Korea came from behind to beat Portugal 2-1 and progress to the World Cup last 16.

 

Hwang scored 91st minute winnerKorea qualified 2nd in Group HUruguay out at group stage on goals scored

WHAT HAPPENED? South Korea broke from a Portugal corner with Heung-Min Son who ran nearly the full length of the pitch. The Tottenham star then slid a perfect ball through Diogo Dalot’s legs and into the path of Hwang, who swept the ball home expertly past Diogo Costa and sent the Korea players and bench into raptures.

SCENES.

Hwang Hee-chan puts South Korea ahead in added time ?#BBCFootball #BBCWorldCup

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SOUTH KOREA TAKES THE LEAD ??

As it stands, South Korea is through on the goals scored tiebreaker ? pic.twitter.com/axw1HPX1vo

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THE BIGGER PICTURE: There was no time for immediate celebrations, though, as South Korea had a nervy wait to find out the result between Uruguay and Ghana. The Celeste celebrated a 2-0 victory but finished third in Group H on goals scored, meaning Paulo Bento’s side qualified for the last 16 for only the third time in the nation’s history.

WHAT NEXT FOR KOREA? Friday’s late drama means South Korea qualify second from group H, meaning they will go on to face Group G winners Brazil in the last 16 on Monday.

 

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