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It is a hot topic as Paulo Bento, coach of the Korean national soccer team, was caught demonstrating sportsmanship even in a situation where he received a red card for strongly protesting against the referee immediately after the game against Ghana.



The Korean national team led by him lost 2-3 in the second group H match against Ghana held yesterday (28th) at the Education City Stadium in Doha, Qatar.



On this day, South Korea had a corner kick right before the end of extra time in the second half, but referee Anthony Taylor blew the final whistle.



When the Korean national team players and coach Bento strongly protested, who did not get a chance to fight back, referee Taylor showed Bento a red card.



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▲ Paulo Bento greeting the Ghanaian staff


Enraged by this, he was about to leave the field, but when he ran into the Ghanaian staff, he quickly turned around, shook hands, and hugged them lightly.



I exchanged greetings with a warm expression with director Otto Ado Gana, who I almost overlooked.



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▲ Paulo Bento hugging Ghana coach Otto Addo


The video, titled 'The Manners Bento Showed Immediately After Receiving a Red Card', spread rapidly in various online communities in Korea.



Netizens commented, "It's worth getting a red card and entering the locker room right away, but it's true sportsmanship to say goodbye until the end", "It's professional to have a clear target for anger", and "One of the most impressive scenes", showing Bento's attitude. applauded.



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▲ Coach Bento and coaches (Coach Sergio is third from the left) / Photo = Yonhap News


Meanwhile, coach Sergio, who came out instead of Bento's red card and was unable to attend the official press conference, said, "There were no inappropriate remarks" about the situation at the time.



"It was Bento's response to the referee's deprivation of the last chance," he said.



Coach Sergio, who will replace Bento in the third group match against Portugal on December 3, said, "I will show a competitive appearance as I have done so far" and "I will change my soul."