[골닷컴] Reporter Kim Dong-ho = Son Heung-min mentioned the secret of Bentoho’s organizing power.
The Korea national football team, led by coach Paulo Bento (53, Portugal), played Group H in the group stage of the Qatar World Cup of the 2022 FIFA World Cup against Portugal at 0:00 (Korean time ) of the 3 at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, and in the last match they won from behind 2-1.
Bentuho, who won that day, moved up to second place in Group H (W1, D1, L1, 4 points). Both points and goal difference were the same as 3rd place Uruguay (4 points), but they were ahead on points. As a result, 12 years have passed since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and she managed to advance to the round of 16 for the second time in history.
Bentuho’s opponent in the round of 16 was finally decided to be Brazil. Brazil advanced to the knockout stage with 1st place in Group G (W2, D1, 7 points). On the 6th, at 4:00 at the 974 stadium in Doha, Qatar, they will face off for tickets to the quarterfinals.
Son Heung-min’s dedication shone in the match against Portugal. Son Heung-min, who wore a mask due to an orbital fracture, struggled with his injury. At the end of the game, he threw off his mask and ran away. Son Heung-min wept with joy as he assisted Hwang Hee-chan’s comeback goal after extra time in the second half.
After the match, Son Heung-min told the British Daily Mail, “I’m really happy and proud. What can I say. Our performance was incredible. Everyone gave their all and I’m happy and proud to be with this team.”
“It was a similar moment to 2018. We beat Germany 2-0. If Mexico had won, we could have progressed to the round of 16, but this time it was different and we expected a different result.”
The foreign press describes Korea as a well-trained team like an army with strong organizational power. Son Heung-min said, “We spend more time together than with friends or family. We’ve been here for over a month, so we’re really close.”
Also, “It can be really sad for players who can’t play, but I’m thankful because I wasn’t let down and supported everything from the bench. I am happy and grateful to lead this team. It makes a big difference.”
