Jan Vertonghen scored late to finally break through a resistance South Korea and secure a last-16 tie with the United States.
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With South Korea gunning for a win they needed to attack from the first whistle. With the blue print set out Son Heung-Min cross hit the Belgium crossbar proving to be one of few Korean efforts.
However, the Asian side might have conceded a spot-kick when a Korean defender cynically blocked Vanen Borre, but luckily the protests were waved away.
South Korea’s pressure built but it was Belgium who had the first clear cut chance when Kevin Mirallas shot fell to Mertens, only for the Napoli man to hit it high over the from eight yards with just the keeper to beat.
Korea didn’t light up the game much but soon prosperity looked to be around the corner when Defour scooped the ball of the line from a powerful header from a corner. Prosperity further when Defour saw red for a dangerous high tackle on Kim.
With the game balanced on a knife edge for most of the second half until Vertonghen broke the deadlock when he cleverly latched onto Origi shot.
Belgium looked comfortable but no read threat of winning the World Cup. There wasn’t much to commentate on with opportunities spurned and Korea rarely moving forward with menace.
Match breakdown
Man of the Match: Origi provided a new dimension for Belgium
Flop of the Match: Detour played well but made a stupid tackle to see red.
Possession: Korea 51%, Belgium 49%
Shots: Korea 18, Belgium 16
It’s the final group game in the books. Thought you’ve seen drama? Think again – knockouts will bring more, much more.
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