South Korea Rally to Defeat Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup Opener

In a thrilling World Cup opening match, South Korea overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat the Czech Republic 2-1. After Ladislav Krejci’s header gave the Europeans the lead in the 59th minute, South Korea seized control in the second half. Midfielder In-Beom Hwang restored parity with a lobbed finish in the 67th minute. Three minutes after a disallowed Czech goal, Hwang set up substitute Hyeon-Gyu Oh for the late winner. The Koreans enjoyed more possession and tested goalkeeper Matej Kovar repeatedly. A late red card for Czech defender Ladislav Krejci compounded their disappointment, ensuring South Korea claimed maximum points in their World Cup debut match. The contest drew 44,985 fans and showcased South Korea’s resilience on football’s biggest stage.

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