South Korea Beats Greece 2-0

Pin It Now! The first match of the group B started on a winning note in the ongoing 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa as South Korea defeated Greece 2-0 in Port Elizabeth this afternoon.

The Koreans started very confidently from the outset and made sure they ran away with all 3 points at the end of 90 minutes. The Greeks were the first to produce some anxious moments in the 3rd minute when Vasileios Torosidis failed to utilize a corner in the 18 yard box, shooting wide across the goal line. The first goal of the encounter came when Korea’s Lee Jung Soo connected unto a free kick, beating the goal keeper in the process.

Chung Yong was brought down in the 18 yard box for what would have been a penalty but the referee waved ‘play on’. The Koreans continued to run circle round the Greeks, making them look ordinary throughout the first half of the match. Another opportunity came for the Koreans to increase the tally but Chung Yong shot unto the goal keeper’s leg after a brilliant solo run. The Jung-Moo Huh’s boys were arguably more purposeful and more technical than Rehhagel Otto’s boys.

Greece tried occasional counter attacks but they were out-played by South Korea throughout the first half. The second half saw a lot of changes on both sides as they tried to steal victory. While the Greeks were looking for an opportunity to equalize, the Koreans were determined to consolidate their lead. Greek captain Georgios Karagounis got substituted in the 46th minute for Patsatzoglou Christos.

Manchester United’s star player, Ji Sung Park gave a very good account of himself as the captain of the Asian side. He scored the second goal for his side in the 52nd minute after a solo run, out-running the Greek defenders in the process. With the second goal scored, the Koreans were sure of victory. The changes made to both side did not change the result of the game; though the Greeks lifted their game towards the end of the game.

The only yellow card of the match went to Torosidis Vasileios in the 56th minute of the encounter. At the end of 90 minutes South Korea went away with all three points and 2 goals advantage, making them to top the group, and also ensuring they were the first team to win a match in the ongoing tournament. Greece also became the first team to lose a match. The first two games in group A had both ended in a draw on Friday. Ji Sung Park was elected the ‘man of the match’.

South Korea Beats Greece 2-0