Korea Republic 1, Korea Republic 2

ZAPOPAN, Mexico (Interstat) — South Korea opened its World Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Czechia on Thursday at Estadio Akron, overcoming a first-half deficit and a late yellow card to secure three points in Group H. The match began with both sides feeling each other out in the humid evening air, but it was Czechia that struck first. In the 59th minute, substitute Ladislav Krejčí rose above the South Korean defense to meet a cross and powered a header into the net, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. The goal was Krejčí’s first of the tournament and came… Read more...