Son "I love the Republic of Korea"
Taeguk Warriors' SNS Quotes
On the morning of the 3rd (Korea time), at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Son Heung-min of the national team, who secured victory in the Group H third match between South Korea and Portugal in the 2022 Qatar World Cup group stage and advanced to the round of 16, is lying face down on the ground in joy after the match ended. Players of the South Korean national football team openly expressed their joy over advancing to the Round of 16 in the 2022 Qatar World Cup through their social media (SNS) accounts.
'Captain' Son Heung-min (Tottenham) posted a photo of himself celebrating after the match on his Instagram account, writing, "We did not give up, and you did not give up on us. Love you, Republic of Korea."
As of 10:30 a.m. on the 3rd, Son Heung-min's post has been liked and shared by over 2 million users.
Hwang Hee-chan: "Proud Republic of Korea"
Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton), who scored the dramatic winning goal in stoppage time of the second half, shared a photo of the players smiling brightly together in the locker room, saying "Proud Republic of Korea."
He also wrote, "This was the stage I dreamed of exactly 20 years ago," and "I am very happy to create this proud moment with my teammates, family, and the people 20 years later."
Hwang In-beom: "May all citizens enjoy this moment"
Midfielder Hwang In-beom (Olympiacos) said, "I hope all citizens of the Republic of Korea enjoy this moment right now. Thank you," while key defender Kim Min-jae (Napoli) wrote, "A proud team."
Forward Cho Gue-sung (Jeonbuk Hyundai), who has gained great popularity since the World Cup, posted a photo holding the Taegeukgi (Korean national flag) with the words "An unbreakable spirit" written on it.
Midfielder Lee Jae-sung (Mainz) wrote, "Love you, Republic of Korea. Let's continue to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime moment. Thank you for your support."
Kim Young-gwon: "All of Korea achieved this"
Central defender Kim Young-gwon (Ulsan Hyundai), who scored the equalizing goal, said, "All of Korea achieved this," and forward Hwang Ui-jo (Olympiacos) wrote, "Proud team Republic of Korea."
There was also a player who issued an apology message on SNS on this festive day. Midfielder Song Min-kyu (Jeonbuk) apologized, saying, "After the match ended, I was so overwhelmed with joy that I did not even realize I stepped on the Taegeukgi. I believe this is something that should never happen under any circumstances. I will be especially careful to ensure this never happens again."
He was criticized by fans for stepping on the Taegeukgi placed on the ground while passing by during the team photo after the match.
Led by coach Paulo Bento (Portugal), the South Korean national football team achieved a miraculous victory to advance to the Round of 16 in the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup on the 3rd (Korean time).
After drawing 0-0 with Uruguay and losing 2-3 to Ghana, Bento's team secured a 2-1 comeback win against powerhouse Portugal in the third match of Group H in the tournament's group stage.
On the morning of the 3rd (Korean time), after the Group H third match between South Korea and Portugal at the 2022 Qatar World Cup held at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, the youngest players of the national team are taking a commemorative photo.
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