World Cup: South Korea and Switzerland in the 8th, Suarez’s tears … What to remember from December 2

Surprise, joy and tragedy. Here’s how we can wrap up this final day of the group stage with a surprise qualifier. Here’s what to remember from Friday, December 2nd.

Performance of the Day: South Korea, Stunning and Historical

After an incredible day on Thursday that led to Germany’s elimination and Japanese qualification, South Korea also honored Asia by toppling Portugal (2-1) and qualifying for the round of 16 for the first time since 2010.

Third in their group before the match with one small point on the clock, Son Heung-min’s teammates, trailing from the 5th minute after Horda’s goal, finally won in stoppage time. Kim Yong Gwon from a corner (27th, 1-1), then Hwang (90+1, 2-1) allowed their nation to dream and continue the competition. Even if the task against Brazil in the eighth round looks difficult, the Daeguk Warriors, with tears on the final whistle, will do everything to boldly play for luck.

Crazy match: Switzerland defeats Serbia

And if the most spectacular team of this World Cup was Serbia? After a frightening draw with Cameroon (3-3), the Eagles still endured an emotional match with Switzerland, which finally reached the 1/8 finals (2-3).

The Swiss selection first hit the tireless Xherdan Shaqiri (20th, 0-1) with a goal, then he was overtaken by a header from Mitrovic (27th, 1-1), and then he was overtaken by Vlahovic (35th, 2-1). At that time, Murat Yakin’s wards dropped out, as Serbia had more points in the standings. But a goal by Monegasque Brel Embolo (44th, 2-2) and a great collective action concluded by Freuler (48th, 2-3) allowed Switzerland to confirm their ticket to the next round for the third time in a row (2014, 2018 and now). . 2022).

Disappointment: Uruguay and Cameroon, victory for nothing

Fate did not favor them. After a sluggish start to the World Cup with no goals scored in two games, the Celeste had to beat Ghana to hope to reach the playoffs. Thanks to a six-minute double from Georgiana De Arrascaet (26th, 32nd), Uruguay qualified… Until South Korea’s winning goal against Portugal. This bitter disappointment is synonymous with the end of the career of Uruguay’s golden generation, made up of Diego Godin (36), Luis Suarez (35) or Edinson Cavani (35), among others.

For their part, Cameroon, in third place going into the match, had to sign a stunning feat against Brazil in order to qualify. And faced with a heavily reshuffled Brazilian team, the Indomitable Lions won thanks to a late late goal from Vincent Abubacar (90+2, 1-0). However, not enough to get through. It’s also a bit of a disappointment for the Cameroonian and Samuel Eto’o, who stated before the start of the competition that he “wants to win the World Championship”.

Sentence: “FIFA is always against Uruguay.”

La Celeste still hasn’t taken off since her elimination. Luis Suarez, who was present in the mixed doubles after the match, attacked FIFA and arbitration.

“FIFA is always against Uruguay. FIFA people and referees have to give explanations. I see a penalty for Edi (Cavani) because the defender cut him off and put his body forward. No excuses, but surreal things are happening during this World Cup. Uruguay should have more power because FIFA is always against us,” he cursed the former glory of Barcelona. Atmosphere…

Pictured: Brazil never forgets Pele

The king was greeted by the crowd. Before the start of the match between Cameroon and Brazil, fans in Lusail Stadium paid their respects to the three-time world champion, who was hospitalized on Wednesday for a scheduled visit related to cancer treatment.