DOHA (Reuters) - Son Heung-min described South Korea's agonising wait for confirmation of their place in World Cup knockout rounds 'the longest six minutes of my life' after their 2-1 win over Portugal on Friday saw them advance to the last 16.
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group H - South Korea v Portugal - Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - December 2, 2022 South Korea's Son Heung-min waves to fans after the match as South Korea qualify for the knockout stages REUTERS/Molly Darlington
Another goal would have taken Uruguay into the last 16 at Korea's expense on goal-difference and the squad huddled together on the Education City Stadium pitch watching on digital devices as the South Americans ultimately fell short. Son scored deep into injury time in that game in Kazan only for the win to be academic, with Korea failing to progress as Mexico's 3-0 loss against Sweden took both nations through at the expense of the Shin Tae-yong coached side.
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