Korea Rep won 2-1 in Portugal vs. South Korea in Group H in the first round of the World Cup Qatar Tournament, and advanced to the final tournament for the first time in three tournaments.
The match was held at Education City Stadium from midnight on the 3rd, Japan time.
Korea Rep., who needed at least a win to advance to the knockout rounds, were attacked by Portugal from the beginning and scored the opening goal in the 5th minute when Ricardo Horta responded to a cross ball from the right side.
However, in the 27th minute of the first half, Korea Rep. Kim Yong-kwon, who reacted to a loose ball that hit the opponent from a corner kick, equalized the score.
In the second half, without scoring a goal, SON Heung-min dribbled a loose ball from a Portuguese corner kick into the penalty area, and Hwang Hee-chan matched the ball from a through-pass to turn the match around.
Korea Rep. won 2-1 and tied with Uruguay on 4 points, but finished 2nd in the group due to the difference in total points and qualified for the finals tournament for the first time in 3 tournaments.
Portugal, who had already qualified for the knockout rounds, are still top of the group with 6 points.