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Today (6th), the 2022 Qatar World Cup Round of 16, South Korea was unfortunately defeated in the match against Brazil, and the national soccer players bowed their heads at once. 



In the round of 16 match held at the 974 Stadium in Doha, Qatar early this morning, the Korean national team gave Brazil four goals in the first half and narrowed the gap with Baek Seung-ho's comeback goal in the 31st minute of the second half. 



After the game, captain Son Heung-min lowered his head, saying, "I'm sorry that the fans cheered for you," and "We did our best, but it seems we played a very difficult game." 



However, he added, "All of the players have fought proudly to come this far, and there is no doubt about their dedication and hard work." .



When the reporters asked Son Heung-min, who was wearing a mask at the World Cup while suffering from an orbital fracture, if the match made the pain worse, he replied, "I'm fine because it's nothing compared to the players' hardships."



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It was the same with national treasure-class defender Kim Min-jae who played the game with an injury that day.



He showed his strong will for the match by revealing his aspirations to "play even if his muscles are torn" earlier, and after the game with Brazil, he said, "I can only sigh because there are good players with excellent individual skills gathered in one team." And I lost because my skills were lacking."



Kim Min-jae, who participated in this World Cup for the first time due to a previous injury, said, “All games were not easy. He said he would use the regrets he left behind as an opportunity for growth.



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Baek Seung-ho and Cho Kyu-seong, who celebrated their first World Cup together with Kim Min-jae, also shared their feelings.



Cho Kyu-seong, who scored two goals in this World Cup, said in an interview after the match against Brazil, "I have only regrets."



Cho Kyu-seong also said, "I think Brazil was just too strong," and said, "I think everyone knows that the players played hard without giving up until the end."



Then, for scoring multiple goals in the second game of the group stage against Ghana, he said, "I don't think I'm great. It's all thanks to my teammates."



Baek Seung-ho, who defended Bentuho's last pride by scoring a goal in his first World Cup match, said, "It's an unforgettable day in my life, and I think it will be a turning point." I have a big heart,” he said of his World Cup impressions.



Regarding the 'Wonder Goal' that protected Bentuho's pride, he said to his colleagues, "I said to shoot confidently when the opportunity came, but luckily the ball landed in front of me." turned. 




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As the interview videos containing the regrets of the players were released one by one, netizens applauded the efforts of the national team.



Netizens cheered, saying, “It was fun to play in the round of 16 in 12 years,” “I have to say to those born in 2022, didn’t they see the 2022 World Cup?”, “Don’t be discouraged!” There were phrases encouraging the national team, such as "no apologies" and "one goal against Brazil".



 (Photo = Yonhap News, Twitter)