South Korea beats Portugal 2-1 at World Cup after late goal

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South Korea beats Portugal 2-1 at World Cup after late goal

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Hwang Hee-chan gave South Korea hope at the World Cup by scoring in stoppage time to help his team beat Portugal 2-1 Friday.

South Korea was now waiting to see if that was enough to qualify in second place in Group H.

Portugal had already advanced after two games and won the group.

South Korea’s Son Heung-min runs for a ball during the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Portugal, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

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Credit: South Korea beats Portugal 2-1 at World Cup after late goal