South Korea turned a 1‑0 halftime hole into a 2‑1 win against Czechia at Guadalajara Stadium on June 24, 2024, thanks to goals from Hwang In‑beom and Oh Hyeon‑gyu.. The victory places the Asian side second in Group A behind co‑hosts Mexico, while an unexpectedly empty arena raised eyebrows about FIFA’s ticket‑demand claims.

Hwang In‑beom’s equaliser sparks the comeback at the 67th minute

According to the match report, Czech captain Ladislav Krejci gave his team the lead in the 59th minute with a header from a long throw‑in. Eight mintes later, Hwang In‑beom produced a clever dribble that beat two defenders before slotting a low shot past the Czech keeper, restoring parity. The Korean midfielder’s composure under pressure set the tone for the remainder of the game.

Oh Hyeon‑gyu caps the win with an 80th‑minute cross‑finish

Feyenoord’s Hwang delivered a pinpoint cross from the right flank, finding Besiktas forward Oh Hyeon‑gyu, who steered the ball home to secure the decisive lead. The report notes that the assist came from a well‑timed run that left the Czech defence flat‑footed, highlighting South Korea’s tactical shift after the break.

Empty seats at Guadalajara: attendance figures clash with FIFA hype

The official attendance was listed as 44,985 in a 45,664‑capacity venue, yet many middle‑tier seats remained vacant,creating a stark visual contrast to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s earlier statements about unprecedented demand. As the source points out, the sparse crowd sparked discussion about ticket allocation and local interest in the opening matches.

Son Heung‑min’s quiet night amid personal milestones

Star forward Son Heung‑min, now with Los Angeles FC, failed to add to his World Cup tally despite three previous goals across three tournaments. the report records a wide‑left shot before halftime and a close‑range effort saved in the second half, leaving him short of the record for most World Cup goals by an Asian player.

What remains unclear: Czechia’s next steps and South Korea’s goal‑scoring options

Two specific questions linger: first, how will Czechia respond after a narrow loss in their first World Cup appearance since 2006? Second, can South Korea rely on Son to break the Asian scoring record, or will the midfield duo of Hwang and Oh become the new focal point? The source does not provide comments from Czech coach or South Korean officials, leaving these points open.