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[VIDEO] Late goal secures Korea's dramatic qualifying against Portugal

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The Taeguk Warriors are through to the knock out stages of the World cup beating Portugal 2-1 on Friday evening. After conceding a goal five minutes into the match, Kim Young-gwon scored the equalizer and Hwang Hee-chan scored the winner.  
 
With a goalless draw against Uruguay, a 3-2 loss against Ghana and a 2-1 win over Portgual, Korea lands second in Group H and advances to the round of 16 for the first time in 12 years. 

 
Check key stats and main reactions to the third round of World Cup Group H.
 
Son Heung-min celebrates with his teammates and coaching staff celebrate after beating Portugal 2-1 and qualifying for the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup on Friday evening at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Son Heung-min celebrates with his teammates and coaching staff celebrate after beating Portugal 2-1 and qualifying for the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup on Friday evening at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Hwang Hee-chan celebrates with his teammates after after beating Portugal 2-1 and qualifying for the knockout stages on Friday evening at Education City Stadium in Doha. Hwang scored the winning goal in the 91st minute. [EPA/YONHAP]

Hwang Hee-chan celebrates with his teammates after after beating Portugal 2-1 and qualifying for the knockout stages on Friday evening at Education City Stadium in Doha. Hwang scored the winning goal in the 91st minute. [EPA/YONHAP]


BY YUN SO-HYANG [yun.sohyang@joongang.co.kr]
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