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[Awards Review]
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▶ S. Korea Go Down 3-2 against France Bravely
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[2002/05/26 ]
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World Cup holders France edged past World Cup co-hosts South Korea 3-2 in a international friendly match on Sunday.
Striker David Trezeguet scored the opener in the 15th minute, though the home team came back to equalize with a 25-minute goal by midfielder Park Ji-sung at Suwon World Cup Stadium.
A stunning header by striker Seol Ki-hyeon 15 minutes later put the home side up front and the men of Les Bleus trudged up the pitch at halftime.
Coming into the second half, France tied the game with a shot by Christophe Dugarry 52-minute into play and moved ahead with the fifth goal of the match with a long range shot by Frank Leboeuf with minutes remaining before the end of regulation time.
The loss by the home team ended its seven game no-loss record though the overall performance of the 40th ranked team against the favorites to take home the World Cup is expected to raise morale.
South Korea will take on Poland June 4 followed by matches with the United States and Portugal in the tournament round of competition.
- Scorers: South Korea - 21-Park Ji-sung 25, 9-Seol Ki-hyeon 40
- France - 20-David Trezeguet 15, 21-Christophe Dugarry 52, 18-Frank Leboeuf 88
- Halftime: 2-1
- Red Cards: None |
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