South Korea rallied from a 1‑0 deficit to beat Czech Republic 2‑1 in Guadalajara, turning a long‑throw goal by Ladislav Krejči into a swift counter. In‑Beom Hwang equalised eight minutes later, cutting inside from Kang‑In Lee and slotting a low finish inside the post. Hyeon‑Gyu Oh sealed the win for the hosting co‑nation and solid display of team quality.

South Korea dominated possession, controlling 62 % and completing 464 passes against the Czech Republic’s 242. Son, the squad’s fired six shots but missed five, while Matej Kovar made a crucial save on a golden opportunity. Czech midfielder Tomas Souček saw a goal ruled out for offside, denying them an equaliser. The result leaves South Korea level on points with Mexico.

With a 2‑0 win over South Africa, South Korea now shares the top spot in Group A, setting up a decisive clash with Mexico in the next round. The comeback showcases the team’s technical depth and resilience, proving they can out‑play direct‑style opponents. Fans celebrate a victory that positions the Koreans as potential dark horses for the world tournament.