South Korea beats Spain in shoot out to advance to World Cup semifinals

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GWANGJU, Jun. 22, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : South Korea reached the semifinals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup after defeating Spain 5-3 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) on Saturday afternoon at the Gwangju World Cup Stadium.

The score was still nil-all at the end of the regulation game time and overtime. The Koreans finally emerged the victors in the penalty shootout session by winning 5-3.

Fixtures and Results : Second round

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Overview

Spain at the World Cup

  • 11 appearances (first in 1934)
  • 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
  • Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)

South Korea at the World Cup

  • 6 appearances (first in 1954)
  • 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
2002 World Cup Poster
Spain
0:0
South Korea
3:5 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
  • 22 June 2002
  • 15:30
  • Gwangju

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