The helper of the Korean national soccer team, which advanced to the round of 16 of the International Football Federation World Cup after defeating Portugal in 12 years, was Ghana of the same group.
The Korean national soccer team won 2-1 in the final Group H match against Portugal held at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on the early morning of the 3rd (Korean time), and then played Ghana and Uruguay nervously at Aljanub Stadium at the same time. I've been watching.
Ghana, who was drawn 0-2 until extra time in the second half and had virtually no chance of advancing to the round of 16, held on to Uruguay, who needed just one more goal to pass the group stage.
Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Artigigi, like the team ahead, took time off the goal kick, and Ghana coach Otto Ado made a substitution with a minute to go.
This is a scene where we could get a glimpse of the will of the Ghanaian team to prevent Uruguay from advancing to the round of 16 with one mind.
As a result, thanks to Ghana's 0-2 defeat to Uruguay, Korea was able to complete the last 'number of cases' to advance to the round of 16.
Luis Suárez was left crying on the Uruguay bench at the end of the game as a substitute for Ghana's bullying of Uruguay until the end.
In extra time against Ghana in the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals in South Africa 1-1, Suárez hit Dominica Adiia's header like a goalkeeper.
With Suárez sent off, Ghana's Asamoah Gian missed a penalty, and Uruguay eventually advanced to the semi-finals after a penalty shoot-out.
Because of this scene 12 years ago, Ghana vowed revenge after being placed in the same group as Uruguay at this World Cup in Qatar.
Even Ghana's president, Nana Acupoa, came forward and said, "We've been waiting for revenge against Uruguay for 12 years. This time, I'm sure Suárez's 'hand' won't interfere with Ghana."
Ghanaian midfielder Ibrahim Ayew, who played for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, told The Athletic: "I thought we were sure we were the first African to reach the semifinals." "All of Ghana, all of Africa hates Suarez."
Suárez ignited the revenge of Ghana's players by saying, "I will not apologize. Weren't you sent off then?"
As a result, Ghana was defeated by Uruguay and was thwarted from advancing to the round of 16, but took comfort in catching Uruguay's ankle.
A Ghanaian fan who visited the Al Janoub Stadium shouted "Korea, Korea" while looking at the Uruguayan fan sitting right behind him even though his team lost the match.
The British Daily Telegraph said, "It is certain that this tournament will be Suarez's last World Cup. The people of Ghana will be happy that Suarez's end ended in misfortune."
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