While Korea was suffering bitter disappointment from the utter defeat against Sweden on Monday, its lifelong rival Japan makes a history win for Asia by defeating Colombia 2-1 on June 19, 2018. Japan becomes the first Asian side to beat a South American one at the World Cup.
Colombia midfielder Carlos Sanchez was sent off for a deliberate handball just minutes into Colombia's World Cup clash with Japan. The Blue Samurai sank 10-man Colombia with their superior number as well as dominating play.
The Japan’s surprising win gives a lot of things for Korean soccer fans to think of.
SBS Korean program's Russia World Cup panel in Sydney, Jun Lee and Bryant Yoon analyses the Japan v Colombia match as well as another surprising win today; Russia defeat Mohamed Salah’s Egypt 3 -1. The World Cup host Russia virtually booked their place in the second round.
The full World Cup Panel discussion is available on the podcast above.
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