South Korea vs. Greece (12.06.2010)

On June 12, 2010, a dynamic South Korea squared off against Greece in a memorable match during the World Cup. The South Korean team showcased their prowess early on, seizing control of the game. Merely seven minutes in, South Korea's Lee Jung-Soo found the back of the net, scoring a clinical normal goal that set the tone for the rest of the encounter.

As the match progressed, Greece struggled to find their rhythm and responded with tactical changes. Their first substitution came right after the halftime whistle, with G. Karagounis coming on at the 46-minute mark in an attempt to revitalize the Greek midfield.

Despite Greece's efforts, South Korea doubled their lead in the 52nd minute through a masterful play by Park Ji-sung, who glided past the defense to score a second normal goal. His strike further dampened the spirits of the Greek team and their fans.

In response to mounting pressure, Greece deployed two more substitutions in quick succession. G. Samaras stepped onto the pitch in the 59th minute, followed closely by A. Charisteas at the 61st minute, marking the final change for Greece as they sought to overturn the deficit.

Meanwhile, South Korea managed their lead pragmatically, making strategic substitutions to maintain their advantage. Ki Sung-Yeung was introduced at the 75-minute mark as the first South Korean substitution, aiming to solidify the midfield.

As the game neared its conclusion, South Korea made two more substitutions to ensure fresh legs on the field. Park Chu-Young entered the fray in the 87th minute, and in the first minute of stoppage time, Lee Chung-Yong came on as the third and final substitution for South Korea.

Ultimately, South Korea's early offensive success coupled with their disciplined strategy allowed them to secure a 2-0 victory over Greece. The win served as a strong statement by South Korea on the world stage, while Greece was left to reflect on what might have been had they matched their opponent's intensity from the outset.

Lineup South Korea

Lineup Greece

Substitutes South Korea

Substitutes Greece

South Korea

South Korean national football team is one of the most successful Asian national teams. The World Cup usually ends in the group stage for them, but in 2002, for example, they made it to the medal fight and eventually finished fourth after losing to Turkey.

Greece

Greek national football team made its mark in the history of European football in 2004, when it dominated the entire EURO. They became champions in their second participation in the European Championship. They have also experienced the atmosphere of the World Cup and here their best result is the eighth-final in 2014. The Greeks wear white jerseys for home matches, blue for away matches.

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