🇲🇽 Mexico vs South Korea 🇰🇷 – 1998 FIFA World Cup Group E

Описание: 🇰🇷 South Korea vs Mexico 🇲🇽 | World Cup 1998 | Comeback Victory for El Tri

Match Info:
🏆 Tournament: 1998 FIFA World Cup – Group E
📅 Date: 13 June 1998
🏟️ Stadium: Stade de Gerland, Lyon, France
👥 Attendance: ~39,100
⚖️ Referee: Günter Benkö (Austria)
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⏱️ Final Score: South Korea 1–3 Mexico

Key Moments:

⚽ 28’ – Goal (Ha Seok-ju):
South Korea took the lead early as Ha Seok-ju struck from a free-kick that deflected past Mexico’s keeper, giving the hosts an unexpected advantage.

🟥 30’ – Red Card (Ha Seok-ju):
Just after scoring, Ha was sent off for a reckless challenge, leaving South Korea down to ten men for the majority of the match.

⚽ 51’ – Goal (Ricardo Peláez):
Mexico responded soon after halftime when Peláez equalized with a composed finish, turning the momentum toward El Tri.

⚽ 74’ – Goal (Luis Hernández):
Mexico took the lead as Hernández received a cross and finished clinically at the far post to put his team ahead.

⚽ 84’ – Goal (Luis Hernández):
Hernández doubled his tally and sealed the win late on with a precise strike to make it 3–1 for Mexico.

Post-Match Context:
South Korea started brightly and even led in Lyon, but a red card to Ha Seok-ju changed the complexion of the game. Mexico capitalized on their numerical advantage, showcasing resilience and attacking quality to overturn the deficit and claim a convincing 3–1 comeback win in their Group E opener.