Korea world cup 2002

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No sporting organisation had ever attempted to host an event the size or scale of the World Cup across two nations, never mind in a pair of countries that had used tactics fair and foul to disparage the other in an attempt to claim the rights to themselves. FIFA were stepping into new territory. We hope that this can be a milestone to overcoming past problems and have a better relationship in the future. It was FIFA executive committee member Chung, a scion of the influential family that owns the Hyundai conglomerate, who had done much to drive a wedge between the two countries throughout a drawn-out and poisonous bidding campaign. The shrewd US-educated year-old had brought all his political guile and ruthlessness to bear on the campaign to overhaul early favourites Japan and secure his nation a share of the World Cup many in South Korea believed was their right. By contrast, the Japanese were the cash-rich new kids on the football block. Velappan, the de facto leader of Asian football for much of the previous two decades, had been at the vanguard of those pushing for co-hosting and his concerns were well founded.

Korea world cup 2002

A field of 32 teams qualified for this World Cup, which was the first to be held in Asia , the first to be held outside of the Americas or Europe, as well as the first to be jointly-hosted by more than one nation. China , Ecuador , Senegal , and Slovenia made their World Cup debuts, with Senegal being the only debutant to qualify the group stages and made it to the quarterfinals. The tournament had several upsets and surprise results, which included the defending champions France being eliminated in the group stage after earning a single point without scoring a goal and second favourites Argentina also being eliminated in the group stage. However, the most potent team at the tournament, Brazil , prevailed, winning the final against Germany 2—0, making them the first and only country to have won the World Cup five times. The World Cup was also the last one to use the golden goal rule and the last one to use the same ball for all matches. Starting in and continuing to the present, a ball with the same technical specifications but different colors has been used in the final. Initially, South Korea, Japan and Mexico presented three rival bids. South Korea's entry into the race was seen by some as a response to the bid of political and sporting rival Japan. The two Asian rivals went on a massive and expensive PR blitz around the world, prompting Sultan Ahmad Shah , the head of the Asian Football Confederation , to step in. This is also the first ever World Cup to be hosted in Asia, the other being the World Cup , hosted by Qatar , twenty years later. The general secretary of South Korea's bidding committee, Song Young-shik, stated that FIFA was interested in staging some matches in North Korea in order to aid Korean reunification , but it was ruled out. At the time the decision was made, Japan had never qualified for a World Cup finals although the Japanese did subsequently qualify for the competition. The only other countries to have been awarded a World Cup without previously having competed in a final tournament are Italy in and Qatar in Uruguay hosted the first World Cup in so there was no prior tournament; they were defending Olympic champions from The unusual choice of host proved an issue for football fans in Europe, used to watching international matches on or close to their time zone. The qualification process began with the preliminary draw held in Tokyo on 7 December

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South Korea defeated European giants Spain in the penalty shootout in the quarterfinal on June 22, and entered the history books. Japan and South Korea jointly hosted the edition of the competition. Interestingly, 20 years later, Asia is set to host their second World Cup, with Qatar the hosts this time around. Will South Korea or any other Asian team manage to replicate the feat from ? Despite being clubbed alongside some big names like Portugal and USA, South Korea topped the group with two wins and a draw and reached the knockout stage. USA finished second in the group stage while a star-studded Portugal, led by Luis Figo, were ousted from the tournament.

South Korea's extraordinary World Cup adventure may have ended at the hands of Germany yesterday, but it was not easy to tell. Long after the final whistle had blown at their semi-final, the sound of drums beating and fans chanting could be heard outside the stadium. The dream is dead but the feeling of pride lives on. South Korea cares deeply about how it is perceived and knows it has captured the world's imagination. Its national team caused one of football's great shocks by reaching the last four of the World Cup and the country has co-hosted a thrilling tournament. Yesterday marked the 52nd anniversary of the start of the Korean war - and here was proof of South Korea's rejuvenation. No wonder the disappointment of a defeat to Germany could not entirely deflate the party. No one can take away South Korea's achievement in becoming the first Asian nation to reach a World Cup semi-final. An estimated 7 million South Koreans - one in seven of the population - gathered to watch yesterday's game on outdoor screens. Ten hours before kick-off thousands had taken their places on the streets of Seoul to ensure the best view.

Korea world cup 2002

The tournament comprised hosts Japan and South Korea , holders France , and 29 other teams who emerged from the qualification phase , organised by the six FIFA confederations. The 32 teams competed in a group stage, from which 16 teams qualified for the knockout stage. En route to the final, Germany finished first in Group E , with two wins and a draw, after which they defeated Paraguay in the round of 16, the United States in the quarter-finals and South Korea in the semi-finals. Brazil finished top of Group C with three wins, before defeating Belgium in the round of 16, England in the quarter-final, and Turkey in the semi-final. The final took place in front of 69, supporters, with an estimated 1. After a goalless first half, Brazil took the lead through Ronaldo on 67 minutes, scoring after what German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn called his "only mistake in the finals".

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The game was played at the International Stadium in Yokohama, where three other matches in the World Cup were previously held. Wilmots 13'. Archived from the original on 11 January The official anthem was " Anthem ". There were even talks of South Korea forfeiting its right to host the World Cup in the aftermath of the financial crisis. Referee: Graham Poll England. In the months leading up to the tournament, the team, under the stewardship of Dutch manager Guus Hiddink, underwent intense endurance training that prepared the players against stronger and overall larger players across the field. The final took place in front of 69, supporters, with an estimated 1. He passed to Rivaldo, who struck a low shot towards goal. Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium. Retrieved 12 September Archived from the original on 28 March USA finished second in the group stage while a star-studded Portugal, led by Luis Figo, were ousted from the tournament. Champion Runner-up. However, there were concerns regarding the selection of hosts due to logistical issues caused by fans traveling across two separate sovereign nations as well as whether some of the 20 stadiums to be constructed for the World Cup would be ready in time for it or not.

F rancesco Janich felt the first tomato fly past his head. Three days earlier, Janich had been part of the Italy side that lost to North Korea at Ayresome Park — crashing out of the World Cup in the process.

Retrieved 5 September Referee: Saad Mane Kuwait. Ballack 39'. The hosts eventually clinched the match and reached the knockout stage for the first time in their history. Gwangju World Cup Stadium , Gwangju. With the Korean government and the might of the Chaebol — the family-owned conglomerates that make up the backbone of the Korean economy — behind the bid, the country embarked on a global campaign to canvass support as Chung worked in the corridors of power to convince FIFA executives to vote for his nation ahead of the Japanese. After we got eliminated by Germany, there was a rumor that the Germans were disqualified for doping and we would go on to the finals after all. Wilmots 13'. Crespo 88'. Eliminated in the quarter-finals.