Group stage · Group A

South Korea vs Czech Republic

Match summary

South Korea flipped this one on its head.

The Czech Republic led through Krejci just before the hour mark, but Korea refused to fold.

Hwang In-beom levelled it, then Oh Hyeon-gyu fired the winner with ten minutes left.

A gutsy 2-1 comeback to open their campaign.

Key moments

  • ⚽ 59' Krejčí (Czech Republic)
  • ⚽ 67' Hwang In-beom (South Korea)
  • ⚽ 80' Oh Hyeon-gyu (South Korea)
Date
Thursday, June 11
Kickoff Time
20:00 (Mexico City time)
Attendance
44,985
Referee
Amin Mohamed Omar (Egypt)