APTOPIX: Venezuela vs. South Korea U-20 World Cup 2017
Match Report
In a thrilling match, Venezuela defeated South Korea 1-0 in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup on Friday, June 9th.
The only goal of the match was scored by Sergio Cordova in the 70th minute.
With the win, Venezuela advances to the quarterfinals, where they will face Uruguay.
Sergio Cordova's Goal
Cordova's goal was a thing of beauty.
He received the ball just outside the South Korean penalty area and turned his defender.
He then drove into the box and fired a low shot into the bottom corner of the net.
South Korea's Missed Chances
South Korea had several chances to equalize, but they failed to convert.
Their best chance came in the 80th minute when Lee Seung-woo found himself one-on-one with the Venezuelan goalkeeper, but he fired his shot wide.
Venezuela's Defense
Venezuela's defense was solid throughout the match.
They limited South Korea to just a few chances and goalkeeper Wuilker Faríñez made several key saves.
Conclusion
Venezuela's victory was a well-deserved one.
They played with heart and determination and they never gave up.
They will now face Uruguay in the quarterfinals, where they will be hoping to continue their dream of winning the World Cup.
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