South Korea come back for draw, book spot in last 16
June 23rd, 2010 - 3:32 am ICT by IANSDurban, June 23 (DPA) South Korea came back from an early deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with Nigeria in Group B Tuesday and book their spot in the Round of 16 at the 2010 World Cup.
In the first World Cup matchup between these two teams, Kalu Uche gave the two-time African champions the lead in the 12th minute before Lee Jung Soo equalised in the 38th. Park Chu Young made it 2-1 for the Asians in the 49th at Durban Stadium and Yakubu Ayegbeni knotted the game again with a penalty in the 69th minute.
After Greece lost 2-0 against Argentina, South Korea finished in second place with four points to advance to the Round of 16 for the second time in history following their semi-final run at the 2002 World Cup at home. The Asians’ next opponent will be Group A winners Uruguay.
Nigeria, who reached the second round in 1994 and 1998, finished last in the Group B with one point. The Super Eagles have not won in their last eight World Cup matches since a 1-0 victory over Bulgaria at France 1998.
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