South Africa, South Korea, coach Hong Myung-bo and Son Heung-min.
South Korea’s final Group A World Cup match against South Africa.
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to climb from the bottom of Group A into second place and reach the knockout round for the first time. South Korea fell into third and must wait on other group results.
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo admitted his decision to leave Son Heung-min out of the starting line-up backfired. The gamble was intended to use Son against tired legs, but South Africa punished Korea and changed the group picture.