Guus Hiddink's romance and South Korea: Translucent to the 2002 World Cup semifinals, his name immortalized as a stadium

Guus Hiddink's romance and South Korea: Translucent to the 2002 World Cup semifinals, his name immortalized as a stadium

 Guus Hiddink underwent an impressive coaching career while commanding the South Korean national team. The 2002 World Cup became Hiddink's momentum to make achievements in the World Cup.

Hiddink, who had just been appointed coach of South Korea one season before the 2002 World Cup rolled out. Under Hiddink's concoction, South Korea was transformed into a formidable dark horse team.

This Dutch coach managed to bring South Korea through to the 2002 World Cup Semifinals. At that time, South Korea appeared surprising by subverting several superior teams.

South Korea's passage to the semifinals is the Ginseng Country's best record in the World Cup. Hiddink's name will always be remembered throughout the history of South Korean football.

South Korea: Portugal's Nightmare

Hiddink did very well in his time as South Korea coach. under the tutelage of Hiddink, South Korea performed impressively during the 2002 World Cup.

Not only did they appear slick, South Korea even transformed into a killer of superior teams. Some of the victims of South Korea are big European teams.

Portugal became South Korea's first victim. both joined in Group D, South Korea managed to subdue Portugal with a narrow score of 1-0 in the final match of the Group Phase.

The result also eliminated Portugal from the 2002 World Cup. Meanwhile, Hiddink and South Korea managed to become winners of Group D.

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was just the initial victim of Hiddink's team's toughness. In the Knock-Out Phase, South Korea again gave a surprise.

In the round of 16 it was Italy's turn to be the victim. Giovanni Trapattoni's team had to bow 2-1 to South Korea after going through extra time.

In the Quarter Finals, it was Spain's turn to feel South Korea's toughness. At that time, Spain, who drew 0-0, lost on penalties.

But the trail of South Korea's toughness had to end in the semifinals. Meeting Germany, South Korea finally bowed with a narrow score 1-0.

Guus Hiddink Stadium

Hiddink's contribution to the Korean national team in the 2002 World Cup cannot be forgotten by South Korean football fans. For Hiddink's great service, South Korea immortalized his name in one of the stadiums where the 2002 World Cup was held.

Guus Hiddink Stadium was the name chosen to honor the services of the famous Dutch coach. Guus Hiddink Stadium itself replaces its previous name, namely Gwangju World Cup Stadium.

Uniquely, this stadium is the place when South Korea succeeded in overthrowing Spain in the Quarter Finals. The match was called the most impressive match for the South Korean public and became a symbol of their success in the World Cup.