South Korea have defeated the Czech Republic 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup opener. The win gives the Asian side an important boost in one of the tournament’s toughest groups.
After a quiet first half, the Czech Republic took the lead in the 59th minute when Krejci scored from a well-worked set piece.
South Korea responded strongly and increased the pressure. Hwang In-beom leveled the score in the 67th minute, bringing his team back into the game.
The winning goal came in the 80th minute, when Oh Hyeon-gyu found the net with an impressive finish.
The comeback victory moves South Korea a step closer to the knockout stage in one of the competition’s most competitive groups.