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2022.12.03 16:49 GMT+8

CGTN Sports Talk: One goal can make such a big difference

Updated 2022.12.03 16:49 GMT+8
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South Korea managed to qualify for the knockout stage in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, not only because they came back to defeat Portugal 2-1, but also because Uruguay failed to score their third goal against Ghana.

Brazil lost to Cameroon 1-0 and almost lost the leading position of Group G if Switzerland had beaten Serbia by more than one goal.

The matchups for the Round of 16 have been confirmed and the competitions will begin on Saturday night. Unlike playing in the group games, teams now don't have much to calculate, but to focus on winning.

However, that doesn't mean no traditional powerhouses will be upset from now on.

Hwang Hee-chan (#11) of South Korea shoots to score in the FIFA World Cup game against Portugal at Education City Stadium in Doha, Qatar, December 2, 2022. /CFP

Luis Suarez of Uruguay sits on the bench during the FIFA World Cup game against Ghana at Al Janoub Stadium in Qatar, December 2, 2022. /CFP

Remo Freuler (#8) of Switzerland shoots to score in the FIFA World Cup game against Serbia at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, December 2, 2022. /CFP

Vincent Aboubakar (#10) of Camerron shoots to score in the FIFA World Cup game against Brazil at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, December 2, 2022. /CFP

Host: Li Xiang

Guest: Josh McNally

Cover designer: Feng Yuan

Chief editor: Chen Ran

Supervisor: Zhang Shilei

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