In a spectacular and breathtaking match, the South Korean national football team, despite falling behind their opponent, the Czech Republic, was able to turn the result in their favor by presenting a powerful and attacking game and winning their first victory in the 2026 World Cup.
Publish dateSaturday 13 June 2026 - 09:20
Story Code : 357593
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - Sports Service: The South Korean and Czech Republic national football teams faced each other in the second match of the 2026 World Cup from Group A on Friday morning with referee "Omar" at the Guadalajara Stadium, and the match ended with a score of 2-1 in favor of the Asian representative.
First half; South Korea's relative advantage without a goal
From the very beginning of the match, South Korea's full-backs put a lot of pressure on the Czech defensive structure by constantly penetrating the opponent's field. This aggressive approach allowed the Koreans to gain more possession of the game.
In the 13th minute, the best opportunity of the first half came for South Korea. Good cooperation from the forwards led to a deep pass from Lee Kang-in to Lee Jae-sung, who set up Son Heung-min, but the South Korean captain's shot was deflected for a corner by Tomasz Soucek. Lee Han-beom's header went wide of the goal.
South Korea's pressure kept the Czechs confined to their own half for a few minutes. However, in the 16th minute, the Czech Republic went close to scoring on a dangerous counterattack, but Kim Min-jae made an effective save to keep the danger out of the net.
The heavy burden of defensive duties then fell on Tomasz Soucek. Overall, the first half was a relative advantage for South Korea, but neither team managed to find the back of the net.
Second half; Spectacular comeback by the Koreans
The second half began with both teams entering the field unchanged from the first half. South Korea created one of their best chances in the 49th minute. Hwang In-beom made a quick break towards the goal and sent a low shot towards the goal, which Matei Kovar blocked with a proper reaction.
First half; South Korea's relative advantage without a goal
From the very beginning of the match, South Korea's full-backs put a lot of pressure on the Czech defensive structure by constantly penetrating the opponent's field. This aggressive approach allowed the Koreans to gain more possession of the game.
In the 13th minute, the best opportunity of the first half came for South Korea. Good cooperation from the forwards led to a deep pass from Lee Kang-in to Lee Jae-sung, who set up Son Heung-min, but the South Korean captain's shot was deflected for a corner by Tomasz Soucek. Lee Han-beom's header went wide of the goal.
South Korea's pressure kept the Czechs confined to their own half for a few minutes. However, in the 16th minute, the Czech Republic went close to scoring on a dangerous counterattack, but Kim Min-jae made an effective save to keep the danger out of the net.
The heavy burden of defensive duties then fell on Tomasz Soucek. Overall, the first half was a relative advantage for South Korea, but neither team managed to find the back of the net.
Second half; Spectacular comeback by the Koreans
The second half began with both teams entering the field unchanged from the first half. South Korea created one of their best chances in the 49th minute. Hwang In-beom made a quick break towards the goal and sent a low shot towards the goal, which Matei Kovar blocked with a proper reaction.
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