The Republic of Korea's run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has ended.
Despite a late goal from Paik Seung-ho, the Koreans could not complete what would have been a comeback for the ages against a Brazilian team that scored four times in the first half of their game in the round of 16. The final score was 4-1 Brazil.
Their march to the knockout rounds started with a 0-0 draw against Uruguay in their opening Group H match.
The South Koreans, then, shook off a 3-2 loss to Ghana in their second game to score a 2-1 win over Portugual in their third and final game of group play and advance.
FIFA World Cup 2022: South Korea soccer team results, scores and fixtures
Group H
Thursday, 24 November (Education City Stadium)
Match: Uruguay v South Korea 0-0
Monday, 28 November (Education City Stadium)
Match: South Korea v Ghana 2-3
Scorers: South Korea - Cho Gue-sung (58', 61'); Ghana - Mohammed Salisu (24'), Mohammed Kudus (34', 68')
Friday, 2 December (Education City Stadium)
Match: South Korea v Portugal 2-1
Scorers: Portugal - Ricardo Horta (5), South Korea - Kim Younggwon (27'), Hwang Heechan (90'+1')
Round of 16:
Monday 5 December
Match: Brazil vs South Korea 4-1 (Stadium 974 - Ras Abu Aboud)
Scorers: Brazil - Vini Jr (7'), Neymar (13'/P), Richarlison (29'), Lucas Paqueta (36'); South Korea - Paik Seung-ho (76')