2002 fifa world cup semi final

A field of 32 teams qualified for this World Cup, which was the first to be held in Asiathe first to be held outside of the Americas or Europe, as well as the first to be jointly-hosted by more than one nation, 2002 fifa world cup semi final. ChinaEcuadorSenegaland Slovenia made their World Cup debuts, with Senegal being the only debutant to qualify the group stages and made it to the quarterfinals.

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. Managed by Guus Hiddink, the South Korean side, bereft of household names but packed full of character, sent their raucous and fervent fans into delirium on a memorable journey. The story has been told in some quarters as a fairytale - but try telling that to the Italians and the Spaniards, many of whom remain resentful of their achievement two decades on. Controversy, conspiracy theories and claims of corruption - aimed at referees and FIFA rather than the South Koreans themselves - dominated the fallout to them getting to within a match of the World Cup 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.

Man of the Match: Jens Jeremies Germany.

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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.

2002 fifa world cup semi final

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. En route to the final, Germany finished first in Group E , with two wins and a draw, after which they defeated Paraguay in the round of 16, the United States in the quarter-finals and South Korea in the semi-finals. Brazil finished top of Group C with three wins, before defeating Belgium in the round of 16, England in the quarter-final, and Turkey in the semi-final. The final took place in front of 69, supporters, with an estimated 1. After a goalless first half, Brazil took the lead through Ronaldo on 67 minutes, scoring after what German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn called his "only mistake in the finals". He let the ball pass through his legs and it reached Ronaldo, who used his first touch to take the ball away from German player Gerald Asamoah , and then shot the ball into the bottom corner of Kahn's net. The final score was 2—0 to Brazil. Brazil's win was their fifth World Cup title , which remains a record as of [update]. Brazil's manager , Luiz Felipe Scolari , expressed "the joy of knowing we did our job", while noting that it was "full of very hard work".

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Italy took the lead in the 19th minute after Christian Vieri headed in a Francesco Totti corner. Neuville 88'. This was the first World Cup that featured squads of 23 players, an increase from 22 previously. Retrieved 12 September South Korea. Referee: Jan Wegereef Netherlands. The second half became increasingly physical, which saw several players on both teams sustain minor injuries, while Gianluca Zambrotta and Kim Nam-il were later forced off; Seol Ki-hyeon eventually managed to equalise in the 89th minute to send the match into extra-time. Larsson 11'. The qualification process began with the preliminary draw held in Tokyo on 7 December Gary Kelly. BBC News. Country not a FIFA member.

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.

Archived from the original on 31 July Besides of drawing the teams, the event also featured American vocalist Anastacia giving a debut public performance of the official song of the World Cup : Boom. Referee: Urs Meier Switzerland. Retrieved 12 September Shizuoka Ecopa Stadium , Fukuroi, Shizuoka. Ten Hag heads for lunch at a lush artisan brasserie in Cheshire with his wife Referee: Ubaldo Aquino Paraguay. Turkey match in Miyagi in particular, although it was reported by both parties that all tickets had been sold, some seats remained empty. Tomasson 45' , 83'. Pauleta 14' , 65' , 77' Rui Costa 88'. The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 15 June Retrieved 25 October Big Swan Stadium , Niigata.