2002 fifa world cup semi final

By Liam Morgan For Mailonline. It is now more than 20 years since South Korea stunned football by reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup on home soil. A squad that few - including their own fans - gave a chance of even getting out of their group put the likes of Italy and Spain to the sword in a run that no Asian nation has yet been able to emulate, 2002 fifa world cup semi final.

A field of 32 teams qualified for this World Cup, which was the first to be held in Asia , the first to be held outside of the Americas or Europe, as well as the first to be jointly-hosted by more than one nation. China , Ecuador , Senegal , and Slovenia made their World Cup debuts, with Senegal being the only debutant to qualify the group stages and made it to the quarterfinals. The tournament had several upsets and surprise results, which included the defending champions France being eliminated in the group stage after earning a single point without scoring a goal and second favourites Argentina also being eliminated in the group stage. However, the most potent team at the tournament, Brazil , prevailed, winning the final against Germany 2—0, making them the first and only country to have won the World Cup five times. The World Cup was also the last one to use the golden goal rule and the last one to use the same ball for all matches. Starting in and continuing to the present, a ball with the same technical specifications but different colors has been used in the final.

2002 fifa world cup semi final

At the FIFA World Cup , the knockout stage was the second and final stage of the tournament, following the group stage. The top two teams from each group 16 in total advanced to the knockout stage to compete in a single-elimination tournament. A third place match was also played between the two losing semi-finalists. Two minutes from the end of regulation time, Oliver Kahn sent a goal kick down the field, which was received by Michael Ballack. Ballack passed to Bernd Schneider whose cross was turned in by Oliver Neuville. Man of the Match: Jens Jeremies Germany. Man of the Match: Rio Ferdinand England. On 11 minutes, a Sweden corner was headed in by Henrik Larsson. Senegal became the second African nation to reach the quarter-finals, after Cameroon in Man of the Match: Henri Camara Senegal. Spain took the lead early with a goal from Fernando Morientes. They managed to hold out until the very last minute, when a foul by Captain Fernando Hierro saw a penalty converted by Robbie Keane. After extra time ended goalless, Spain triumphed 3—2 on penalties with goalkeeper Iker Casillas emerging a hero by saving two attempts.

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A field of 32 teams qualified for this World Cup, which was the first to be held in Asia , the first to be held outside of the Americas or Europe, as well as the first to be jointly-hosted by more than one nation. China , Ecuador , Senegal , and Slovenia made their World Cup debuts, with Senegal being the only debutant to qualify the group stages and made it to the quarterfinals. The tournament had several upsets and surprise results, which included the defending champions France being eliminated in the group stage after earning a single point without scoring a goal and second favourites Argentina also being eliminated in the group stage. However, the most potent team at the tournament, Brazil , prevailed, winning the final against Germany 2—0, making them the first and only country to have won the World Cup five times. The World Cup was also the last one to use the golden goal rule and the last one to use the same ball for all matches.

2002 fifa world cup semi final

At the FIFA World Cup , the knockout stage was the second and final stage of the tournament, following the group stage. The top two teams from each group 16 in total advanced to the knockout stage to compete in a single-elimination tournament. A third place match was also played between the two losing semi-finalists. Two minutes from the end of regulation time, Oliver Kahn sent a goal kick down the field, which was received by Michael Ballack. Ballack passed to Bernd Schneider whose cross was turned in by Oliver Neuville.

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The Los Angeles Times. Moreno quickly became a villain figure back in Italy, with even then FIFA president Sepp Blatter admitting the officiating in the match had not been good enough for the World Cup stage. During the flag art festival, hand-painted flags from global artists were displayed as a greeting to international guests in a manner that was designed to promote harmony Flag Art Festival Executive Committee. South Korea's entry into the race was seen by some as a response to the bid of political and sporting rival Japan. Aussie cricket in shock as terrible incident could spell the end of star's career - and he's only 26 Guardiola's Special Ones: how private school, psychologists and strict rules on how to wear socks helped Man Advance to knockout stage. They were as good off the pitch as their team were on it. Spain's Fernando Morientes had a goal controversially ruled out in the quarter-final. Morishima 48' H. Jorge Campos. There was never any suggestion of wrongdoing on their part but they felt allegations, conspiracy theories and claims of corrupt refereeing reflected badly on them and their country.

The tournament comprised hosts Japan and South Korea , holders France , and 29 other teams who emerged from the qualification phase , organised by the six FIFA confederations. The 32 teams competed in a group stage, from which 16 teams qualified for the knockout stage.

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