Ronaldo 'insulted' by South Korean player in World Cup loss
Cristiano Ronaldo was "insulted" by a South Korean player as he was substituted during Portugal's 2-1 World Cup defeat on Friday, coach Fernando Santos said.
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Korean hero Hee-chan: It was difficult waiting for Uruguay-Ghana result
Hwang Hee-chan said team-mate Son Heung-min predicted he would fire South Korea to glory ahead of his dramatic injury-time winner against Portugal, while Uruguay boss Diego Alonso refused to blame his players after they tumbled out of the World Cup in dramatic circumstances. South Korea are through to the last 16 of the World Cup after they came from a goal down to secure a 2-1 win at the Education City Stadium on Friday night. The South Korean players huddled in a nervous circle to watch the final extraordinary minutes of Uruguay's clash with Ghana unfold on mobile phones. But after Uruguay failed to add to their two-goal advantage, South Korea celebrated taking the runner-up spot in Group H behind Portugal by virtue of scoring more goals than the South Americans. Wolves' Hwang, who missed his country's opening two matches through injury, came on as a 66th-minute substitute before he thrashed home Son's assist following a superb dribble and pass by the Tottenham forward directly from a Portugal corner. "Before the match Son said, 'you are going to create something today, we trust you'," said Hwang. "When Son got the ball I was convinced that he would pass it to me. It was an excellent pass and it made my job much more easier.
Ronaldo ‘insulted’ by South Korean player in World Cup loss
DOHA: Cristiano Ronaldo was “insulted” by a South Korean player as he was substituted during Portugal’s 2-1 World Cup defeat on Friday, coach Fernando Santos said. The 37-year-old skipper looked miffed and ambled off slowly when his number went up in the 65th minute.
Waiting is the hardest part as South Korea reach last 16
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : South Korea did what they had to do by snatching a 2-1 win over Portugal with a stoppage-time goal by Hwang Hee-chan on Friday to keep alive their dreams of a last-16 spot at the World Cup.
Ronaldo denies he swore at Portugal coach over substitution
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Cristiano Ronaldo denied that he had sworn at Portugal coach Fernando Santos when he was substituted during a dramatic 2-1 defeat to South Korea in the World Cup on Friday, as both teams advanced into the next round.
Analysis:Relentless Son drives South Korea into last 16
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : South Korea talisman Son Heung-min is still without a goal at this World Cup but he ran himself into the ground on Friday to ensure his team reached the last 16 in dramatic fashion.
South Korea beat Portugal to put foot in next round of World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : South Korea scored a late goal to beat Portugal 2-1 in the World Cup on Friday, a win that looked set to send the Asian side into the last 16 ahead of Uruguay on the number of goals scored.
Uruguay beat Ghana in World Cup but both go out as Korea advance after stunning Portugal win
Luis Suarez inspired Uruguay to a victory against Ghana but both nations exited the FIFA World Cup as South Korea snatched a dramatic win over Portugal to advance to the Round of 16 alongside the European side.