Stephen Barry

34, UL Aeronautical Engineering graduate, Leeds United fanatic

[Ororo😎 @McFlybowy]

People that didn’t watch this game will wake up to see South Korea beating Czechia and wonder how.

But This wasn’t a smash-and-grab victory or a team hanging on for dear life. South Korea were the better side. They played with more intensity, more purpose, and looked sharper both on and off the ball. From the first whistle, they matched Czechia physically and tactically, while consistently finding ways to progress through the pitch.

Considering Czechia came into this game on a five-match winning streak and had been one of the tournament’s most impressive attacking teams, South Korea’s performance makes the result even more impressive. They didn’t just beat a strong opponent, they outplayed them.

The scoreline will tell people South Korea won. The performance told a much bigger story. They controlled the game, won key battles across the pitch, and looked like a team that fully believed they could take down one of the form sides in the competition.

For anyone who watched, this result wasn’t surprising. South Korea earned it. Every bit of it.

[SIR AHMED @midopido21]

In-Beom Hwang vs Czech Republic

[Football Performances @FCPerformances]

🇰🇷 South Korea - All attacks vs Czech Republic!

[Fuad 🫆 @FuadCadani]

Btw its a World Cup rookie mistake to think South Korea vs Czechia is gonna be a “shit game” at 3am #FuckYourSleep

[SIR AHMED @midopido21]

Lee Kang-In vs Czech Republic

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[Yash @Odriozolite]

Lee Kang-In's performance vs Czechia | #FIFAWorldCup

It was such an impressive performance from the 25-year-old. Played the pass for the equalizer and his vision to break lines was amazing. Managed to escape pressure with excellent touches.

Such a high technical calibre player!

[Paddy Power @paddypower]

Nearly nine hours until the next World Cup game. What am I supposed to do with the day? Work??

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

South Korea deserved that. Organised, full of running and belief, trailed but fought back with good, fluid football. Such a wonderful goal from Hwang In-Beom. The build-up, pass, control, the deception, chop and finish. #FIFAWorldCup

[Neal 🇦🇺 @NealGardner_]

South Korea win. Football wins. Just a stunning display of football and a thoroughly deserved W.

Hwang, Paik, Kang in Lee — absolutely brilliant. Have a strong feeling they’re going to be the neutrals favourite, this Korean side.

[King Phelz 🇵🇹 @KingPhelz]

“Nobody is staying up for South Korea vs Czechia at 3AM”

Me and my guys 😂 :

[SIR AHMED @midopido21]

Kang-In Lee

[george @StokeyyG2]

The football gods not rewarding set piece merchants but rewarding those that stayed up till 4am to watch this game

[Ƴash🇦🇷 @VKsBlitzz]

I feel bad for people who don’t watch football man. FIFA WC is like the greatest sporting event in the world. Nothing comes close to it.

[Neal 🇦🇺 @NealGardner_]

There’s nothing I’d rather be doing at 5am. What a bloody game 😍

[Lyés @LyesBouzidi10]

South Korea this is how the game was meant to be played.

[Mike Stanley @mikestan87]

The burglar at 3am coming in the patio door to see you sat in your underpants watching South Korea v The Czech Republic:

[ZZ Flop ✡️🇮🇪 @ZzVvbbbbn]

How did it go from this.. to this?!

[Jake. @YedIin]

If you’re not willing to sacrifice your sleep schedule for the World Cup then you’re simply not taking advantage of your one life on earth

[SJ🏌🏽‍♂️ @itsnotovaaah]

Guys actually chose sleep over Kang In Lee vs Tomas Soucek ball una, we’ve separated the mice from the men in just under 5 hours

[Paddy Power @paddypower]

Full time: South Korea 2-1 Czechia

Right, time to sleep.