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    Korea in 6th among 3rd-place teams with 2 matchdays left

    Korea remained in position to sneak into the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup on Thursday with two more matchdays left in the group stage. Korea are in sixth among the 12 third-place teams after Groups D, E and F finished up their play Thursday across the United States. Korea finished third in Group A on three points from a win and two losses. They fell to South Africa 1-0 in Guadalupe, northeastern Mexico, on Wednesday, when a win or a draw would have sent them directly to the round of 32 as the Group A runner-up. Korea's knockout status is now at the mercy of other teams. With the tournament having expanded from 32 to 48 nations, eight best third-place teams get to play in the knockout stage, along with the top two countries from each of the 12 groups. Korea began Thursday in fourth place among third-ranked teams, with Bosnia and Herzegovina, after finishing third in Group B on Wednesday, having already secured their knockout spot with four points. Then on Thursday, Ecuador and Sweden joined them at four points — with the former upsetting Germany 2-1 and the latter playing Japan to

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    Korea in 6th among 3rd-place teams with 2 matchdays left
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    Hong’s time is surely over

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    Hong’s time is surely over
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    Petition calls for Korea head coach's immediate dismissal after World Cup setback

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Bento reflects on relationship with fans built on 'mutual respect'

Korea's head coach Paulo Bento speaks as Hwang In-beom listens on during a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center on the eve of the group H World Cup soccer match between South Korea and Ghana in Doha, Qatar, Nov. 27. AP-YonhapHaving been in charge for a little over four years, Paulo Bento is the longest-serving head coach of the South Korean men's national football team. The journey has not been without some rocky moments, but through thick and thin, the Portuguese tactician has led his adopted country to their 10th consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance.On Sunday, the eve of the Taegeuk Warriors' second Group H match against Ghana in Qatar, Bento took a moment to reflect on his relationship with South Korean supporters."My relationship with the fans over the last four years has been very good with mutual respect," Bento said through an interpreter during the prematch press conference at the Main Media Centre in Al Rayyan, just west of Doha. "I've been well treated and respected by the Korean people. We're now in a very important tournament, and everyone likes to gi

Nov 28, 2022
Bento reflects on relationship with fans built on 'mutual respect'
  • Thin Korean defense in trouble if injured Kim Min-jae can't play
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Thin Korean defense in trouble if injured Kim Min-jae can't play

Korea's Kim Min-jae reacts after sustaining an injury during the World Cup group H soccer match between Uruguay and South Korea, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Nov. 24. AP-YonhapFirst, it was their captain and best offensive player, Son Heung-min. Now, South Korea's best defender, Kim Min-jae, is down with an injury and is a question mark against Ghana later Monday. Just about the worst nightmare scenario is playing out for the Taegeuk Warriors at this year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar.And if Kim can't go against Ghana, South Korea, with little depth behind the Napoli defensive stalwart, will have major problems.Son Heung-min bounced back in time from his facial fractures to play in South Korea's first Group H match against Uruguay last Thursday in a protective mask. But during the second half of the same game, Kim picked up a right calf muscle injury while chasing down forward Darwin Nunez.Kim stayed on to play the rest of the match and said afterward he didn't think the injury was all that serious. However, Kim ended up missing two consecutive days of training, an

Nov 28, 2022
Thin Korean defense in trouble if injured Kim Min-jae can't play
  • Korea coach seeking ways to 'control the match' vs Ghana
  • Bento reflects on relationship with fans built on 'mutual respect'
  • Korea lodges complaint with FIFA over interpretation errors
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Costa Rica rallies to beat Japan 1-0 in Group E of World Cup

The World Cup Qatar 2022, group E soccer match between Japan and Costa Rica, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Nov. 27. Costa Rica beat Japan 1-0. Korea Times photo Choi Won-sukEssentially written off after being battered by Spain, Keysher Fuller has changed everything for Costa Rica.Fuller took advantage of a defensive error and scored the only goal of the match to lead his team over Japan 1-0 Sunday at the World Cup. Both teams now have three points after two matches and a good chance to advance to the round of 16 from Group E.``We're still alive,'' said Costa Rica coach Luis Fernando Suarez, a Colombian who also guided Ecuador and Honduras to World Cup berths. ``We weren't dead yesterday, and now we are very much in this. The main thing is we are still alive. No one can forget about us. We can still dream.''The World Cup Qatar 2022, group E soccer match between Japan and Costa Rica, at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Nov. 27. Costa Rica beat Japan 1-0. Korea Times photo Choi Won-sukFuller scored his goal in the 81st minute after Japan failed to cle

Nov 28, 2022
Costa Rica rallies to beat Japan 1-0 in Group E of World Cup
  • Germany keep World Cup hopes alive after 1-1 draw with Spain
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Germany keep World Cup hopes alive after 1-1 draw with Spain

Spain's Rodri follows the ball during the World Cup group E soccer match between Spain and Germany, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Nov. 27. AP-YonhapGermany gave themselves hope of avoiding another embarrassing early World Cup exit when they snatched a 1-1 draw with Spain on Sunday with Niclas Fuellkrug firing home an 83rd minute equalizer on only his third appearance for his country.The result leaves the four-time world champions facing a must-win match against Costa Rica on Thursday, and also means Spain have yet to book their passage out of Group E. Japan and Costa Rica could yet qualify too.Germany looked to be in severe danger of repeating their group stage failure of 2018 in Russia when Alvato Morata, eight minutes after coming on from the bench, handed Spain the lead by neatly flicking in a cross from Jordi Alba in the 62nd minute.A defeat against Spain after Germany's shock 2-1 opening loss to Japan would have left Hansi Flick's men facing a huge challenge to get into the knockout phase.Germany's Niclas Fuellkrug celebrates after he scored his side's first goal dur

Nov 28, 2022
Germany keep World Cup hopes alive after 1-1 draw with Spain
  • Costa Rica rallies to beat Japan 1-0 in Group E of World Cup
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Costa Rica rallies late to beat Japan 1-0 in Group E

Keysher Fuller, right, of Costa Rica celebrates after scoring during the Group E match with Japan at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Sunday. Xinhua-YonhapKeysher Fuller scored in the 81st minute to lift Costa Rica to a 1-0 victory over Japan on Sunday, leaving both teams with three points after two games in Group E of the World Cup.Fuller took advantage of a defensive error when Japan failed to clear the ball and hit the net from 18 meters just off the fingertips of leaping Japan goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda.The match at Ahmad Bin Ali stadium was tactical and largely lackluster, particularly in a first half that did not yield a single shot on goal. The second half was slightly better with Japan pressing throughout until Costa Rica broke through.Costa Rica keeper Keylor Navas came up with several rapid fire saves in the final minutes to ensure the victory.Costa Rica's goalkeeper Keylor Navas saves the ball during the Group E match with Japan at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Sunday. AP-YonhapJapan has one Group E game remaining with Spain, and Cost

Nov 27, 2022
Costa Rica rallies late to beat Japan 1-0 in Group E
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Ghana coach wishes former pupil Sonny best, except against his team

Ghana's head coach Otto Addo, left, speaks at a press conference ahead of his team's Group H match against Korea at the FIFA World Cup at the Main Media Centre in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Sunday. YonhapThe upcoming FIFA World Cup showdown between Ghana and South Korea will be a reunion between Ghana head coach Otto Addo and South Korean captain Son Heung-min.Addo coached Son at Hamburger SV's youth academy when the South Korean star was just a teenager in 2009. Son has since evolved into one of the world's top players, with the Premier League Golden Boot in tow, and he will now try to captain South Korea past Ghana in their Group H match Monday.At his official prematch press conference Sunday, Addo said he'd be happy to see Son do well, as long as he doesn't inflict damage on Ghana."I always wish him all the best, except tomorrow," Addo said at the Main Media Centre in Al Rayyan, just west of Doha. "I am happy he's healthy again (after suffering facial fractures). We will try to stop him as a team. It's always about closing gaps as a team."Addo said he predicted good things for Son down the

Nov 27, 2022
Ghana coach wishes former pupil Sonny best, except against his team
  • Korea coach seeking ways to 'control the match' vs Ghana
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Korea coach seeking ways to 'control the match' vs Ghana

Korea's head coach Paulo Bento speaks at a press conference ahead of his team's Group H match against Ghana at the FIFA World Cup at the Main Media Centre in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Sunday. Yonhap.Going up against a highly skilled Ghana team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, South Korea head coach Paulo Bento said Sunday he wants his players to control the run of play."I think we just have to try to be ourselves and we have to lead our initiatives," the Portugal-born coach said through an interpreter at the prematch press conference Sunday. The South Korea-Ghana showdown kicks off at 4 p.m. Monday at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, west of Doha."We are aware of (Ghana's) skills, but this will be a match where we'll have capacity to be able to control the match," Bento added. "We have to analyze what will happen throughout the match to see if they'll play with four-man or five-man defense and what are spaces that we'll be able to exploit."South Korea opened their World Cup with a goalless draw against Uruguay last Thursday, while Ghana took a 3-2 loss against Portugal the same evening. Th

Nov 27, 2022
Korea coach seeking ways to 'control the match' vs Ghana
  • Ghana coach wishes former pupil Sonny best, except against his team
  • Midfielder hopes to bring joy to Korean fans with victory
  • Thin Korean defense in trouble if injured Kim Min-jae can't play
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Midfielder hopes to bring joy to Korean fans with victory

Korea's midfielder Hwang In-beom speaks at a press conference ahead of his team's Group H match against Ghana at the FIFA World Cup at the Main Media Centre in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Sunday. YonhapSouth Korean midfielder Hwang In-beom believes his team's spirited draw against favored Uruguay last week gave supporters back home hope.In South Korea's second match against Ghana at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Hwang wants to do so much more."I think we gave our people hope with our performance in the first match," Hwang said Sunday at the prematch press conference at the Main Media Centre in Al Rayyan, west of Doha. South Korea will take on Ghana starting at 4 p.m. Monday at Education City Stadium, also in Al Rayyan. "This time, we would all like to make our fans happy with a better result."South Korea held Uruguay goalless in what many hailed as a display of strong and stingy defense. Hwang said the match proved South Korea can be a competitive team at this level and the players have to keep that up against Ghana."We have to play our game and stick together for 90 minutes," Hwang said. "We ha

Nov 27, 2022
Midfielder hopes to bring joy to Korean fans with victory
  • Korea coach seeking ways to 'control the match' vs Ghana
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Injured defender back in camp after skipping 2 sessions

Korean defender Kim Min-jae, center, rides a stationary bicycle during the team's training session for the FIFA World Cup at Al Egla Training Site in Doha, Nov. 27. YonhapAfter sitting out practices the past two days, Korean starting center back Kim Min-jae rejoined the team's training camp for the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, the eve of their second group stage match against Ghana.Kim picked up a right calf muscle injury during the second half of Korea's first match last Thursday against Uruguay. He stayed on to finish the match and said afterward he didn't think his injury was serious.However, Kim was held out of training sessions on Friday and Saturday to receive treatment on his leg. National team officials have insisted Kim's condition was not severe, though it wasn't immediately clear if the Napoli defender will be available against Ghana.Korea opened only the first 15 minutes of their official "Match Day-1" session at Al Egla Training Site. During that small window, Kim was riding a stationary bicycle, under the watchful eye of the national team sports scientist, Woo Jeong-ha.Kim

Nov 27, 2022
Injured defender back in camp after skipping 2 sessions
  • Korea looking to grab record-setting win for Asian teams
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'Rebirth? We are not dead', says Costa Rica coach Suarez after Spain humiliation

Costa Rica's Colombian coach Luis Fernando Suarez, left, and forward player Joel Campbell attend a press conference at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha on Nov. 26, on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Japan and Costa Rica. AFP-YonhapCosta Rica coach Luis Suarez dismissed any notions of the team needing a 'rebirth' following their humiliating 7-0 loss against Spain in their World Cup group opener, saying they will not repeat the same mistakes against Japan.Costa Rica came into the World Cup with a reputation for being a defensively strong side having conceded only eight goals in World Cup qualifiers but were ripped apart by a Spain team that barely allowed their opponents to have a whiff of the ball."Rebirth? We are not dead, so we cannot have a rebirth," Suarez told reporters ahead of Sunday's second Group E game against Japan."Ten years ago, Honduras beat Canada 8-1. Now Canada is the best team in CONCACAF. Only 10 years have gone by, so I'm sure they learned from that defeat."Everyone learns form their mistakes but you need to be strong t

Nov 27, 2022
'Rebirth? We are not dead', says Costa Rica coach Suarez after Spain humiliation
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