South Korea beats Mexico in shoot out to advance to Gold Cup semifinals

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Posted on 27 January 2002

PASADENA, Jan. 27, 2002 (AMP) — USA 2002 : South Korea reached the semifinals of the 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup after defeating Mexico 4-2 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) on Sunday.

Fixtures and Results : Second Round

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Overview

Mexico at the Gold Cup

3 titles (1993, 1996, 1998)
6 appearances (first in 1991)
6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1991)
Statistics: Champions (1993, 1996, 1998) Third Place (1991)

South Korea at the Gold Cup

2 appearance (2000)
2 participations in the qualifications (first in 2000)

Mexico

0:0

South Korea

2:4 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)

27 January 2002
Pasadena

Gold Cup 2002
Second Round

Gold Cup History

Read on to know more on the history and origin of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.