The Qatar 2022 World Cup drew to a close with an exciting finish in Group H. Portugal, South Korea, Uruguay, and Ghana were all vying for a place in the knockout stages, with Portugal emerging as the group victors. The final group match between South Korea and Portugal ended with a 2-1 win for South Korea. The match started off with Portugal taking the lead early in the match, courtesy of Ricardo Horta’s goal assisted by Diogo Dalot in the 5th minute.
Just when it seemed like Portugal would be able to hold on to the lead. South Korea made a dramatic comeback in the second half. Kim Young-Gwon scored the equalizer in the 27th minute, and just before the final whistle, Hwang Hee-Chan’s goal assisted by Tottenham star Son Heung-ming in the 90+1 minute sealed the deal for South Korea. At the same time, Uruguay defeated Ghana 2-0 with goals from Giorgian De Arrascaeta in the first half, who scored in the 26th and 32nd minutes. Andrew Ayew also had a chance to lead Ghana to victory as he missed a penalty kick.
The result of the match meant that South Korea would advance to the knockout stages of the World Cup, sending Uruguay home. Tears of joy were seen in the South Korean camp, while the Uruguayans were left in tears of bitterness as this was star player Luis Suarez’s last World Cup.The result of the match meant that South Korea and Uruguay were tied on four points, but South Korea qualified for the knockout stage on goal difference. Ghana, on the other hand, finished at the bottom of the group with three points. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with tears of joy and sorrow throughout the stadium. Son Heung-min and the South Korean team were delighted to have made it through to the knockout stages, while Uruguayan star Luis Suarez was in tears after being knocked out of the tournament in what is likely to be his last World Cup. Despite the heartbreaking result for Uruguay, it was a day of joy for South Korea, who will now be looking forward to the knockout stage of the tournament. With such an exciting finish, the Qatar 2022 World Cup is sure to be remembered for years to come.