FIFA World Cup 2022: Group H- Tears for Luis Suarez as late strike from South Korea dump Uruguary out of FIFA World Cup despite same points

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After Japan held the Asian flag high at FIFA World Cup 2022 it was time for South Korea to do the same. The Son Heung-min-led side did just that and have qualified for the Round of 16 whereas Uruguay failed to do so despite winning.

South Korea vs Portugal

South Korea came into the game with just 2 points in two matches. They needed a win to get through to the next round. Portugal opened the scoring in 5 minutes after Ricardo Horta scored a goal for the European country. Kim Young-gwon however equalised and later substitue Hwang Hee-chan scored an injury-time goal to get past Portugal in the game and Uruguay in the points table.

With 6 points Portugal have progressed to the Round of 16 and with 4 points South Korea became the second team from Group H to move into the next round.

Ghana vs Uruguay

Ghana vs Uruguay was a chance for the South American team to get ito the Round of 16 with a win. A brace from Giorgian de Arrascaeta put them in front but an injury-time goal from South Korea broke Uruguay's heart as they lagged the Asian team in goal difference and as a result crashed out of the FIFA World Cup 2022

Round of 16 teams: Netherlands, Senegal, England, USA, Argentina, Poland, France, Australia, Japan, Spain, Morocco, Croatia, Brazil, Portugal, South Korea