World Cup 2010 : South Korea held to a 2-2 draw by Nigeria but qualifies for the Round of 16
DURBAN, Jun. 22, 2010 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 : Nigeria tied 2-2 with South Korea (halftime: 1-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Tuesday night at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
One goal for both sides in the first half, Uche ('12) for Nigeria, Jung-soo ('38) for South Korea and one each in the second, Aiyegbeni ('69 on penalty) for Nigeria, Chu-young ('49) for South Korea.
South Korea advance to the Round of 16. Nigeria is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Nigeria at the World Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1994)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1962)
South Korea at the World Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1954)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1954)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (2002)
Nigeria
2:2
South Korea
2:2 (1:1)
- 22 June 2010
- 20:30
- Durban
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Argentina | 9 |
| South Korea | 4 |
 Greece | 3 |
| Nigeria | 1 |
Matches
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