Soccer World Cup 2002 / South Korea
This article covers the South Korean national team at the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea .
qualification
As host, South Korea qualified directly for the finals.
South Korean contingent
No. | Surname | Club before the start of the World Cup | birthday | Games | Gates | ||||
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goalkeeper | |||||||||
1 | Lee Woon-jae | Suwon Bluewings | 04/26/1973 | 7th | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
12 | Kim Byung-ji | Pohang Steelers | 04/08/1970 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
23 | Choi Eun-sung | Daejeon Citizen | 04/05/1971 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Defender | |||||||||
2 | Hyun Young-min | Ulsan Hyundai | December 25, 1979 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
3 | Choi Sung-yong | Suwon Bluewings | December 15, 1975 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
4th | Choi Jin-cheul | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | March 26, 1971 | 6th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
7th | Kim Tae-young | Chunnam Dragons | 11/08/1970 | 7th | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
10 | Lee Young-pyo | FC Seoul | 04/23/1977 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
15th | Lee Min-sung | Busan I'Cons | 06/23/1973 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
20th | Hong Myung-bo | Pohang Steelers | 02/12/1969 | 7th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
midfield player | |||||||||
5 | Kim Nam-il | Chunnam Dragons | 03/14/1977 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
6th | Yoo Sang-chul | Kashiwa Reysol | October 18, 1971 | 7th | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
8th | Choi Tae-uk | FC Seoul | 03/13/1981 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
13 | Lee Eul-yong | Bucheon SK | 09/08/1975 | 4th | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
16 | Cha Du-ri | Korea University | July 25, 1980 | 4th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
17th | Yoon Jong-hwan | Cerezo Osaka | 02/16/1973 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
21st | Park Ji-sung | Kyoto Purple Sanga | 02/25/1981 | 7th | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
22nd | Song Chong-gug | Busan I'Cons | 02/20/1979 | 7th | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
striker | |||||||||
9 | Seol Ki-hyeon | RSC Anderlecht | 01/08/1979 | 7th | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
11 | Choi Yong-soo | JEF United Ichihara | 09/10/1973 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
14th | Lee Chun-soo | Ulsan Hyundai | 07/09/1981 | 7th | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
18th | Hwang Sun-hong | Kashiwa Reysol | 07/14/1968 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
19th | Ahn Jung-hwan | AC Perugia | 01/27/1976 | 7th | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Trainer | |||||||||
Guus Hiddink | 11/08/1946 |
Preliminary round
Korea was chosen to host the preliminary group draw. The "big chunks" like Brazil, Argentina or France did not pose any immediate danger.
In the previous five World Cup participations, South Korea had not been able to achieve a single victory. In front of the home crowd, however, the negative series came to an impressive end: The weak Poles were defeated 2-0 in a superior game. In the second game against the USA they fell 0-1 early on. Shortly before half-time, a penalty was awarded. In the end they drew 1: 1.
In the last group game they faced the highly favored Portuguese, but they lost a player to a red card in the early stages. In the middle of the second half, the referee sent another Portuguese off the pitch. Immediately afterwards the 1-0 for South Korea fell. With only eight field players, the Portuguese put the hosts under massive pressure in the final phase, but no longer managed the equalization required to reach the round of 16. South Korea was qualified for the next round as group D leaders. Another favorite was eliminated with Portugal.
South Korea | - | Poland | 2: 0 (1: 0) | |
South Korea | - | United States | 1: 1 (0: 1) | |
Portugal | - | South Korea | 0: 1 (0: 0) |
Finals
In a dramatic match in the round of 16, Italy was defeated 2-1 by a golden goal . Korea missed a penalty in the fifth minute and took the Italian opening goal a quarter of an hour later. Only shortly before the end, favored by a blatant defensive error, the equalization could be forced. In extra time, the Italians missed some clear scoring opportunities. In the 103rd minute, Totti received a controversial yellow-red card. In the 117th minute, Ahn scored the winning goal for Korea.
Opponents in the quarter-finals were Spain, who had knocked out Ireland with some difficulty in the second round. The strong Koreans were able to keep the game balanced against the southern Europeans, who competed without superstar Raul. The Spaniards had the clearer chances to score, especially in extra time, but some of them did not lead to success due to clear referee decisions. South Korea won the final penalty shoot-out 5-3.
Another big name opponent was waiting for the Asians in the semi-finals. Since South Korea had to go into extra time in the last two games, the players were a bit weaker than usual in terms of running. Nevertheless, it took until the 75th minute before Ballack could achieve the German lead. The hosts' furious triumph was over. In the game for third place they lost to Turkey 2: 3.
Round of 16 | ||||
South Korea | - | Italy | 2: 1 n.V. (1: 1, 0: 1) | |
Quarter finals | ||||
Spain | - | South Korea | 0: 0 a.d., 3: 5 i. E. | |
Semifinals | ||||
Germany | - | South Korea | 1: 0 (0: 0) | |
Game for third place | ||||
South Korea | - | Turkey | 2: 3 (1: 3) |