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S. Korea's World Cup dream ends after 4-1 loss to Brazil (audio & text)
We begin this morning after a sleepless night for many in South Korea as the nation tuned into South Korea's round of 16 match against Brazil the 2022 Qatar World Cup. After a big loss to tournament favorites Brazil the South Korean team are heading home. Despite the loss the future looks bright for the Taeguk Warriors with some of the younger stars shining in Qatar. However, that future will be without head coach Paulo Bento, who has said that he won't be renewing his contract. Lee Seung-jae leads us off this morning. South Korea's miracle run at the 2022 Qatar World Cup came to a screeching halt, after world number one Brazil dominated South Korea on Monday during their round of 16 game. The Brazilians scored four goals from four different players in the first half at Stadium 974 in Doha, while substitute Paik Seung-ho managed to pull back a lone consolation South Korean goal in the 76th minute. Brazil made it look easy, especially in the first half when the South Korean defenders were rendered, mere spectators to a Seleção attacking masterclass.
Vinicius Junior opened the scoring after just seven minutes, which was followed by a Neymar penalty in the 13th minute. Son Heung-min's Tottenham teammate Richarlison got in on the act with a highlight reel goal, before Lucas Paqueta put Brazil up 4-0 with a first-time finish off a Vinicius Junior cross. With the latest loss, South Korea continue a run that has seen them fail to beat a South American side at any World Cup with two draws and five losses. Brazil, on the other hand, have only lost once in the round of 16, in 1990 to Argentina, and has made it to at least the quarterfinals in every tournament since. While South Korea has gotten through the group stages just three times in its history, including at this year's World Cup, the signs are there that many more World Cup runs could be in the Taeguk Warriors' future. While South Korea only managed one win in its four matches, along with a draw and two losses, some of the team's young stars shone, including Lee Kang-in, Cho Gue-sung, and Paik Sung-ho.
While it's uncertain whether the Qatar World Cup was captain Son Heung-min's final appearance on the world's biggest football stage, many believe Lee Kang-in could quickly transition into the role as both the top playmaker and leader. And South Korean football fans, look forward to many more young Taeguk Warriors developing and growing over the next four years.
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