World Cup 2010 : Argentina defeats South Korea 4-1
JOHANNESBURG, Jun. 17, 2010 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 : Argentina defeated South Korea by a score of 4-1 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Thursday afternoon at Soccer City in Johannesburg.
Gonzalo Higuaín scored tripple goals
Argentina dominated the first half thanks to goals from Chu-young ('17 own) and Higuaín ('33). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Argentines further widened their lead in the second period by scoring twice (Higuaín '76, '80).
The result put the Argentine top of Group B with 6 points. South Korea is second with 3 points. In their last game, Argentina will meet Greece at Soccer City on June 22, while South Korea will face Nigeria.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Argentina at the World Cup
- 2 titles (1978, 1986)
- 15 appearances (first in 1930)
- 16 participations in the qualifications (first in 1930)
- Statistics: Champions (1978, 1986) Runners-up (1930, 1990)
South Korea at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1954)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (2002)
Argentina
4:1
South Korea
4:1 (2:1)
- 17 June 2010
- 13:30
- Johannesburg
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Argentina | 6 |
| South Korea | 3 |
 Nigeria | 0 |
 Greece | 0 |
Matches
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