South Korea 2-3 Ghana: English ref Anthony Taylor at the centre of post-match row with Korea's boss Paulo Bento SENT OFF after final whistle in another breathless World Cup Manic Monday game
- Ghana overcame South Korea 3-2 in Group H in another World Cup classic clash
- Ghana went 2-0 up after goals from Mohammed Kudus and Mohammed Salisu
- However, South Korea levelled the game with two strikes from Gue-Sung Cho
- Kudus netted the winner, before Ghana held on despite huge Korean pressure
- The result puts the Black Stars in a good position to qualify for the Round of 16
- PLAYER RATINGS: Kudus is the star of the show but it's one to forget for Son
Son Heung-min looks to be heading out of the World Cup after his Korea team were beaten by Ghana in another World Cup classic in Qatar.
Ghana raced into a two-goal lead by half-time through goals from Mohammed Salisu and Mohammed Kudus, only for Korea to draw level when Gue Sung Cho scored twice in the space of three minutes around the hour mark.
But Kudus, the young Ajax forward, scored again in the 68th minute of a breathtaking clash to give Ghana a real chance of making the last-16, while Korea must now beat Portugal on Friday to have any chance of staying in the tournament.
![Mohammed Kudus netted the winner for Ghana as they overcame South Korea 3-2 in a thriller](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/15/65013241-11469999-image-a-66_1669650870694.jpg)
Mohammed Kudus netted the winner for Ghana as they overcame South Korea 3-2 in a thriller
![The Ajax star was superb for Ghana and they are now in a great position to reach the last-16](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/15/65013243-11469999-image-a-65_1669650866493.jpg)
The Ajax star was superb for Ghana and they are now in a great position to reach the last-16
![Mohammed Salisu opened the scoring for Ghana in the first half, poking home from a free-kick](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/15/65008797-11469999-image-a-67_1669650924977.jpg)
Mohammed Salisu opened the scoring for Ghana in the first half, poking home from a free-kick
![Kudus doubled the lead with a glancing header, as both goals came from Jordan Ayew crosses](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/15/65009075-11469999-image-a-68_1669650939006.jpg)
Kudus doubled the lead with a glancing header, as both goals came from Jordan Ayew crosses
It was a breathtaking game right through to 10 minutes of added time, which ended with controversy as Anthony Taylor showed a red card Korea's coach Paulo Bento for protesting that the English referee had cut the game short, just as his side were about to take a corner.
By that stage, the Koreans were laying siege to the Ghana goal, but could not find a way through.
Otto Addo's team started well and were 2-0 up by the break, with Jordan Ayew providing the creative spark for both goals.
In the 24th minute the Crystal Palace forward swung in a free-kick from the left and the ball dropped in a crowded penalty area.
Salisu reacted quickest to turn the ball in from close range, although the Southampton defender had an anxious wait while VAR suggested Taylor check for a possible handball. The goal stood.
Ayew was the provider again 10 minutes later with deep cross from which Kudus made it 2-0, as the Ajax man sent a glancing header past Seung Gyu Kim in the Korean goal.
There were wild celebrations from the loud and colourful band of Ghanaian fans, who spent the whole game drumming, dancing and singing just like their players had done as they left the team bus to enter the Education City Stadium.
![South Korea hit back with two goals in three second half minutes to level the tie at 2-2](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/15/65010441-11469999-image-a-69_1669650991153.jpg)
South Korea hit back with two goals in three second half minutes to level the tie at 2-2
![Striker Gue-Sung Cho scored with two fantastic headers to get his side back into the game](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/15/65010447-11469999-image-a-70_1669650994386.jpg)
Striker Gue-Sung Cho scored with two fantastic headers to get his side back into the game
![Cho's goals sparked wild celebrations and they were fully deserved for an impressive Korea](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/15/65010449-11469999-image-a-71_1669650999280.jpg)
Cho's goals sparked wild celebrations and they were fully deserved for an impressive Korea
But they were temporarily silenced around the hour mark when Cho scored twice to put Korea back in the game.
Substitute Lee Kang In had only been on for a minute, when he robbed Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey, swung in a cross from the left and Cho got ahead of Daniel Amartey to stab the ball home from close range.
And the striker scored again three minutes later to give Korea real hope of a comeback. Son sent Jin Su Kim through on the left, and his deep cross was headed home powerfully by Cho at the far post.
Now it was the Korean fans who were loudest and celebrating an unlikely comeback, as Ghana looked to be on the ropes.
But Kudus scored again, meeting Gideon Mensah's cross from the left with a low, left-footed finish through a crowd of players.
![Ghana held firm despite plenty of South Korea pressure to secure a valuable three points](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/15/65011685-11469999-image-a-72_1669651072561.jpg)
Ghana held firm despite plenty of South Korea pressure to secure a valuable three points
![There was controversy at full time when South Korea coach Paulo Bento stormed on the pitch](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/16/65013403-11469999-image-a-73_1669651325881.jpg)
There was controversy at full time when South Korea coach Paulo Bento stormed on the pitch
![He was infuriated by Anthony Taylor's decision to blow the whistle when Korea had a corner](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/16/65013409-11469999-image-a-74_1669651329236.jpg)
He was infuriated by Anthony Taylor's decision to blow the whistle when Korea had a corner
![Premier League referee Taylor didn't hesitate in sending off the South Korea manager](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/11/28/16/65013427-11469999-image-a-75_1669651332869.jpg)
Premier League referee Taylor didn't hesitate in sending off the South Korea manager
Korea pushed for another equaliser, and Salisu cleared off the line, and Lamptey was booked for hauling down Son as the Spurs man sped towards goal.
The last 10 minutes of added time were all one-way traffic, but Ghana hung on to celebrate a famous victory.
They now face Uruguay on Friday with a real chance of making the last-16.
RECAP: Sportsmail's live blog with Will Pickworth to relive the World Cup Group H clash between South Korea and Ghana.
And that's it from our live coverage of the South Korea vs Ghana clash.
Another World Cup classic in Qatar!
Thanks for joining us!
South Korea manager Paulo Bento was sent off for his furious protests aimed at Anthony Taylor after full-time.
Bento angrily remonstrated with Taylor after being aggrieved at the English official blowing for full-time before his team could take a corner, denying them the chance to equalise in a thrilling Group H clash.
What a welcome back to the World Cup it's been for Ghana.
Having not qualified for the 2018 tournament, they've been involved in two five-goal thrillers in Qatar.
Neutrals will eagerly tune in to their clash with Uruguay anyway for obvious reasons, but there always seems to be drama when Andre Ayew and co are on the pitch.
Ghana now have a real strong chance of going through after that brilliant result.
Portugal against Uruguay is the other game to take place in this group and that kicks off at 7pm (GMT) this evening.
Ghana will be hoping for a Portugal win - if so, Otto Addo's side would be in second place, and two ahead of both Uruguay and South Korea heading into the last round of fixtures.
It's perfectly set up for the Black Stars to get revenge for THAT clash back in 2010.
The difference in emotions between the Ghana and South Korea players couldn't have been more apart.
South Korea's players were on the verge of tears, while Ghana's players and fans will surely continue their party long into the evening.
Anthony Taylor was surrounded by South Korean players and manager Paulo Bento after he blew his full-time whistle.
The Premier League referee was having none of it and had no hesitation in dismissing Bento.
And the winner for Kudus who was tipped to be one of the stars of the tournament before it kicked off.
A lovely finish after Williams had completely scuffed his shot.
A look back at the quickfire goals from Cho Gue-Sung which turned the game around.
Two brilliant headers from the South Korea frontman.
It all kicked off at the final whistle.
Kim Moon-Hwan's shot was deflected for a corner with 100 minutes on the clock but Anthony Taylor blew his final whistle.
South Korea were furious and boss Paulo Bento charged onto the pitch and confronted Anthony Taylor.
The Englishman was quick to show his red card to Bento, who was also booked in South Korea's game with Uruguay.
The Ghana players are jubilant on the pitch and are now having an on-pitch huddle.
South Korea meanwhile are gutted, Heung-Min Son is on the verge of tears.
What a second half that was. Mohamed Salisu and Daniel Amartey were absolutely brilliant at the back, heading everything away when they faced an onslaught.
Some big saves from Lawrence Ati-Zigi too. That's a huge three points for the table.
South Korea were a completely different side in the second half and probably deserved a point.
The ball was defelected out for a corner but Anthony Taylor blows for full-time and South Korea are fuming.
Paulo Bento has been sent off for his on-pitch protests.
What a game that was. Ghana went into a 2-0 lead but South Korea fought back admirably before Kudus netted a winner.
South Korea threw everything at the African side but they held firm.
There's been so many balls into the box but Salisu and Amartey have been brilliant but South Korea blaze over from 30 yards - a wasted opportunity. Final seconds now...
They're absolutely holding on here Ghana. So many balls into the box from South Korea but credit to Ghana.
Corner
So close. This is all South Korea - another ball is into the box and the ball comes across but At-Zigi just gets a fingertip on it to take the ball off Cho's head right in front of goal.
He's been penalised for a foul however and Amartey is down injured. Time is running out for the South Koreans...
Some good play from South Korea.
The ball comes to Cho but he fires straight at Ati-Zigi and a corner is forced - Ghana clear.
Kim Min-Jae is off for Kwon Kyung-won - I think that's an injury sub as it's a centre-back for centre-back.
Meanwhile, South Korea force another corner! Son to take it...
10 minutes of added time!
South Korea are pushing but Ghana are holding firm.
Mendy goes down injured and can't continue. Prolific Chelsea loanee Baba Rahman is on in his place.
Another big chance for the South Korean left-back.
A nice ball comes across and goes all the way through to Kim Jin-Su but he blazes over the bar from 10 yards out - they can't afford to keep missing these opportunities.
Williams breaks for Ghana and his through ball is sliced back to Seung-Gyu but he can only equally slice the ball for a corner.
Meanwhile, Kudus comes off for Djiku - a defensive move from Otto Addo.
A yellow card for Kim Young-Gwon after he fouls Williams.
A whole raft of subs as for Ghana A.Ayew, J Ayew, Lamptey are off for Sulemenah, Odoi and Kyereh.
For South Korea, Hwang-Jo is on for Jung Woo-Young.
From the resulting free-kick, Lee Kangi-in's free-kick is brilliant and it's on target but Ati-Zigi makes a fine save low down to his left.
Son then has a big chance but his shot is blocked. The ball then comes out to Kim Jin-Su but his effort is cleared off the line - a big moment.
Wow - this game is chaos!
Tariq Lamptey is into the book after dragging down Heung-Min Son when he was just about to shoot from outside the area.
They're back in front! Just like that...
After being under the cosh for 20 minutes, Ghana play the ball forward and Mensah puts the ball on a plate for Williams but he somehow fluffs his lines and the ball goes through to Kudus.
The Ajax man slots the ball home with a supreme finish to put his side back in front.
What a game this is!
Two brilliant headers from Cho Gue-Sung to spark wild scenes among the South Korean players.
That second one, he just wanted it more and is one for those who love a header as he climbed between Mensah and Salisu.
They've done it again.
Two in three minutes for Cho Gue-Sung. Son lays the ball off to Kim Jin-Su who floats a lovely ball into the box, Salisu is caught under it and what a header from Cho to power home the goal.
2-2 and they've turned this game around with two superb headers in two minutes.
They're back in the game.
Lee wins the ball and he puts in a brilliant cross and Cho Gue-Sung is there to nod home past Ati-Zigi.
A big moment for South Korea and their first goal of the tournament.
Nearly a third for Ghana.
Another corner from J Ayew and Moon-Hwan gets his header all wrong and nearly diverts it into his net.
It goes behind for another corner that South Korea deal with on this occasion.
A sub for South Korea as Chang-Hoon, is replaced by Lee Kang-in.
A first real attempt for South Korea - in fact, their first shot on target in 15 attemtps at the tournament.
Jin-Su puts in a nice ball and Gue-Sung heads it but it's straight at Ati-Zigi, who rather theatrically makes a classic save for the cameras and parries the ball away.
Better from the Asian side though.
It's been a pretty quiet start to the second half with both sides battling.
There's definitely a tactic from Ghana to put in as many crosses as possible but their early balls come to no avail.
Lamptey then does a nice bit of skill to beat Jin-Su but he blazes wide as he scuffs his shot with his weaker left foot.
Ghana get us going.
A substitute for South Korea who bring on Na Sang-ho for Jeong Woo-Yeong.
A nicely-guided header from the Ajax man.
A scrappy one but Ghana won't care one bit!
Anthony Taylor blows his half-time whistle and brings to a close an impressive half from Ghana.
South Korea rushed out the blocks and had seven corners in the first 18 minutes but failed to really create anything and they have not yet had a shot on target.
Salisu poked home after a delicious ball from J Ayew and that goal changed the game.
Ghana have completely dominated since breaking down an organised South Korea and Kudus added a second.
It was another great cross from J Ayew and Kudus glanced the ball home home in the far corner.
Lots of work to do for South Korea who have got to get Son Heung-Min in the game...
Jordan Ayew is on fire here.
He delivers another superb ball from a corner which causes all sorts of problems. Kim Seung-Gyu flaps at it and the ball goes off Thomas Partey and out for a goal kick.
Ghana are looking controlled and comfortable now.
Their defence are dealing with Son Heung-Min so well here - South Korea need to get their captain and talisman in the game way more than than they are if they have any chance of getting back into this game - they are still yet to have a shot on target.
Five minutes added on.
What a ball that was from Jordan Ayew yet again.
The Crystal Palace supporters love the hard-working forward and they will be sure to be celebrating back home.
It was a brilliant glancing header from Kudus too to just divert it in the far corner.
South Korea have completely disappeared in this game and Ghana are firmly in control.
2-0 GHANA!
Kudus with the goal.
It's been all Ghana since the first. Ayew picks the ball up on the left. He whips in another supreme cross into the box and Kudus nods home expertly to take it past Kim Seung-Gyu.
Ghana are in dreamland.
Sixth goal for his country for the Ajax man.
It was a lovely worked free-kick. Kudus faked to take it and then Ayew whipped in a delicious ball that caused chaos.
What a moment for Salisu!
Ghana look transformed by the goal and Kudus is breaking away from midfield before
Jung Woo-Young cynically pulls him back and is booked.
A lengthy VAR check after it appeared to strike Andre Ayew's hand, but the decision isn't overturned and the goal is given. Salisu the hero for Ghana.
SALISU - 1-0 Ghana.
Completely against the run of play.
A lovely free-kick from Ghana as Kudus fakes to take it. J Ayew whips in a delicious ball and it causes chaos in the South Korean box. The ball bounces around and Salisu is there to poke home.
Great start from Ghana who have struggled to assert themselves so far.
We have a VAR check though.
A yellow for Daniel Amartey for an off-the-ball incident.
There was a little bit of afters after a clash with Cho Gue-Sung and the Leicester man left a flailing arm on the South Korea forward.
First bit of action for Anthony Taylor.
Ghana are finally enjoying a spell of possession.
They've set up in a very narrow 4-3-3 formation here. Partey is deep, almost on the toes of the defence at times, while Williams and Ayew J are either side of Ayew A but are barely leaving the width of the penalty area.
Lamptey and Mensah from full-back are offering that width instead.
South Korea look very impressive here.
Son Heung-Min takes it past Lamptey before the Brighton man gets back to block the cross for a corner.
That's the fifth corner already for Paulo Bento's side in just 12 minutes of action.
We're still waiting for a clear opportunity though.
South Korea have started well here. A succession of corners for the Asian side results in a shot that is well-blocked.
It's scrappy, but Ghana manage to get finally it away before South Korea force another corner that is cleared.
South Korea break at rapid speed and Son Heung-Min is running into a dangerous area before he's dragged down by Lamptey.
That's an early warning for Ghana and was trademark Son.
A neat free kick routine is cleared for a corner by Ayew J.
It's also the first game of the competition for the Premier League's Anthony Taylor.
It's been a quiet start on the pitch (certainly not in the stands).
Kudus is fouled and puts in a free kick but the ball is cleared by Cho.
South Korea break and a dangerous ball is played in by Chang-Hoon but it's well cleared by Amartey.
And South Korea get us underway.
Here we go...
The players are out and kick off is moments away as both teams sing their national anthems.
We're in for a carnival atmosphere and hopefully an entertaining clash here...
The Ghanaian fans have been making themselves heard and are ready for the occasion.
It looks like we're set for a fantastic atmosphere at the Education City Stadium.
Some amazing scenes from the Ghana team arriving earlier have just been shown on TV with the squad singing and playing the drums, something that Jermaine Jenas, in the studio for BBC, was a big fan of.
'I love it. It's what represents the culture and that relaxed carnival experience. These are like joyous scenes, they're happy to be here. And it gets them in the right mind to go and perform.'
Otto Addo's side are being put through their paces with under 15 minutes to go before kick off.
Son Heung-Min is undoubtedly key to any hopes his country have of securing a result today, but also keep an eye out for centre-back Kim Min-Jae.
The well-built 26-year-old has starred for Napoli this season after moving from Fenerbache in the summer.
He is excellent in the air, while he is quick and strong. To add another string to his bow, his long basses are a further weapon - something that could be key as Son makes his trademark burst in behind the Ghanaian defence.
He also dealt well with Darwin Nunez, Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani superbly on Thursday.
The South Korean squad is out and they are warming up ahead of kick off.
Son Heung-Min has also shown his appreciation for the starstruck travelling fans.
The South Korean fans certainly love their hero Son Heung-Min and several supporters have brought in banners and other props to show appreciation for the Tottenham star, even including a cut out of his trademark celebration.
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is his country's standout player, and has bounced back after enduring a disappointing AFCON in January.
Ghana are also spearheaded by former Swansea City and West Ham forward Andre Ayew, who recently became the most-capped player in history for the Black Stars.
Ajax breakout star Mohammed Kudus, who already has 10 goals this season, including four in the Champions League is another to watch and he impressed against Portugal.
Other important players include Leicester defender Daniel Amartey and Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew, while they have also been boosted by promising Brighton right-back Tariq Lamptey switching his allegiance from England in July.
The South Korea side have been out inspecting the pristine turf at the Education City Stadium.
Their fans are already making themselves heard inside the vast arena and have come fully kitted up for the occasion.
These two sets of fans are known for being some of the best so that should help contribute to a tantalising spectacle this afternoon.
This crucial Group H clash is taking place at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Doha.
The stadium has a capacity of 40,000 and is hosting eight World Cup games, up until the quarter-final stage.
It is located just outside of Doha, in the middle of several Qatari universities and has been called the 'Diamond in the Desert'.
The FIFA Club World Cup final was played at the Education City Stadium in 2021 and like several other venues at the tournament, its capacity will be halved after the World Cup.
The final whistle has blown on a real classic World Cup game in Group G with Cameroon finishing level 3-3 with Serbia, having come back from 3-1 down.
Follow all of Sportsmail's reaction to the game below.
And the Ghana side is out.
There's a start for Jordan Ayew alongisde his brother Andre, while Tariq Lamptey and Gideon Mensah also come in for the Black Stars.
We're still waiting for the Ghana team news to be announced.
In the meantime, both sets of fans are arriving at the stadium ahead of kick off in just over an hour.
The team news is in for Paulo Bento's side.
Son Heung-Min is fit to start again in a huge boost for South Korea!
And a look inside the Ghanaian dressing room.
The Ghana kit is definitely one of the best at this World Cup.
We're expecting team news imminently.
The South Korean players are in the house at the Education City Stadium...
Such is his status as his country's talisman, swathes of South Korean fans donned protective masks in honour of Son Heung-Min and his injury during their group opener with Uruguay.
The Tottenham star really is the difference between South Korea having any chance of emerging from the group stage or crashing out early on.
His Tottenham performances alongside England's Harry Kane have been impressive again this season but now he needs to take that onto the biggest stage after failing to make much of an impact against Uruguay.
Few players went to Qatar with a similar level of weight on their shoulders as Son, who is unquestionably their best player and biggest threat to the likes of Portugal and Uruguay.
Son produced a marvellous display when South Korea stunned the Germans and knocked them out of the group stage in Russia four years ago. He has 30 goals in 98 caps for his national team, a tally which seems on the low side for a player of his quality.
Now is the time to stand up and deliver for his country, who would snap your hand off for a place in the last 16.
The former Portugal boss was charged with leading the national team to Qatar when he replaced Shin Tae-yong, who was not offered a new contract after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and Bento has now been in the role for more than four years.
Bento, who started out in coaching with Sporting Lisbon, led Portugal to the semi-finals of Euro 2012 but was sacked after a disappointing 2014 World Cup and a poor start to qualification for Euro 2016.
The 53-year-old made nearly 430 appearances during his playing career, which included spells with Benfica and Sporting Lisbon.
It's been an eventful start to the day in Group G.
Cameroon went 1-0 up through Jean-Charles Castelletto, before first half injury-time goals from Strahinja Pavlovic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic turned the game around for Serbia.
The referee has just brought a breathtaking first half to a close and remember you can follow our live coverage of that clash below.
South Korea cruised through the second round of Asian qualifying - only the lower-ranked nations enter at the first stage - as they won five of their six initial group games, which included an 8-0 thrashing of Sri Lanka.
The only match in which they dropped points was a surprise 0-0 draw away in Lebanon in 2019.
That saw them progress to the third round but they were nudged into second spot by Iran, who topped the group with 25 points, two clear of South Korea.
South Korea were comfortably clear of third-placed UAE though, finishing a huge 11 points ahead of their nearest rivals to seal a spot at Qatar.
Ghana are led by former international Otto Addo.
Addo played for Borussia Dortmund during an distinguished playing career and came into his current role after Serb Milovan Rajevac was dismissed following the nation's dismal showing at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The 47-year-old had initially been appointed on an interim basis before being given the position permanently after Ghana beat Nigeria in their World Cup play-off.
Ex-Newcastle, Brighton and Birmingham manager Chris Hughton was in February appointed to be a technical advisor for the Black Stars having been linked with the manager's job.
Addo has recently hinted he may leave the role after the World Cup, though.
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is his country's standout player, but endured a disappointing AFCON in January.
Ghana are also spearheaded by former Swansea City and West Ham forward Andre Ayew, who recently became the most-capped player in history for the Black Stars.
Ajax breakout star Mohammed Kudus, who already has 10 goals this season, including four in the Champions League is another to watch and he impressed against Portugal.
Other important players include Leicester defender Daniel Amartey and Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew, while they have also been boosted by promising Brighton right-back Tariq Lamptey switching his allegiance from England in July.
Ghana snuck into the World Cup finals by the skin of their teeth.
Having finished level on 13 points with South Africa in their group but progressing by virtue of scoring one more goal, they faced Nigeria in a two-legged play-off.
With the first game in Ghana a goalless stalemate, a 1-1 draw in Abuja - with Thomas Partey his country's goalscorer - was enough for the 2010 quarter-finalists to progress on away goals.
The second leg was notable for angry Nigerian fans storming the pitch. Police were forced to use tear gas to diffuse violent clashes as dugouts were ripped from the ground and various items were launched at players from both sides as they tried to race down the tunnel to take refuge in the dressing rooms.
Statistically, the Black Stars are the lowest-ranked side in Qatar, ranked 61st in the world, according to FIFA's World Rankings.
In comparison, South Korea are at the lofty heights of 28th but Ghana looked far from the worst team at the tournament in their opening game with Portugal.
They dumped out Nigeria in the play-off match for qualification, and then won three of their seven games heading into the World Cup under Otto Addo.
There are the usual four group games in Qatar today.
10am: Cameroon vs Serbia - Group G
1pm: South Korea vs Ghana - Group H
4pm: Brazil vs Switzerland - Group G
7pm: Portugal vs Uruguay - Group H
Cameroon vs Serbia is just about to kick off in Group G.
You can follow Sportsmail's live coverage for that one below.
And a reminder of Ghana's World Cup Squad:
Goalkeepers: Lawrence Ati-Zigi (St Gallen), Danlad Ibrahim (Asante Kotoko), Manaf Nurudeen (Eupen)
Defenders: Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo), Daniel Amartey (Leicester City), Abdul-Rahman Baba (Reading), Alexander Djiku (Racing Strasbourg), Tariq Lamptey (Brighton & Hove Albion), Gideon Mensah (AJ Auxerre), Denis Odoi (Club Brugge), Mohammed Salisu (Southampton), Alidu Seidu (Clermont Foot)
Midfielders: Andre Ayew (Al Sadd), Mohammed Kudus (Ajax Amsterdam), Daniel-Kofi Kyereh (SC Freiburg), Elisha Owusu (Gent), Thomas Partey (Arsenal), Salis Abdul Samed (Racing Lens)
Forwards: Daniel Afriyie (Hearts of Oak), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace), Osman Bukari (Red Star Belgrade), Issahaku Abdul Fatawu (Sporting Lisbon), Antoine Semenyo (Bristol City), Kamal Sowah (Club Brugge), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Stade Rennes), Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao).
Otto Addo's side are the youngest in the tournament and have seven players based in England.
Those seven are headlined by Arsenal's Thomas Partey, but Antoine Semenyo of Bristol City is one to keep an eye out for.
He's scored four Championship goals so far this season and has regularly been linked with Premier League clubs such as Crystal Palace and Bournemouth over recent transfer windows.
A reminder of South Korea's World Cup squad:
Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu (Al Shabab), Jo Hyeon-woo (Ulsan Hyundai), Song Bum-keun (Jeonbuk Motors)
Defenders: Kim Min-jae (Napoli), Kim Jin-su (Jeonbuk Motors), Hong Chul (Daegu FC), Kim Moon-hwan (Jeonbuk Motors), Yoon Jong-gyu (FC Seoul), Kim Young-gwon (Ulsan Hyundai), Kim Tae-hwan (Ulsan Hyundai), Kwon Kyung-won (Gamba Osaka), Cho Yu-min (Daejon Citizen)
Midfielders: Jung Woo-young (Al Sadd), Na Sang-ho (FC Seoul), Paik Seung-ho (Jeonbuk Motors), Son Jun-ho (Shandong Taishan), Song Min-kyu (Jeonbuk Motors), Kwon Chang-hoon (Gimcheon Sangmu), Lee Jae-sung (Mainz), Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Hwang In-beom (Olympiacos), Jeong Woo-yeong (Freiburg), Lee Kang-in (Real Mallorca)
Forwards: Hwang Ui-jo (Olympiacos), Cho Gue-sung (Jeonbuk Motors), Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur)
The headline news was Son Heung-Min being passed fit for the tournament after suffering a fractured eye socket in Tottenham's Champions League win over Marseille.
He has been sporting a protective mask so far in Qatar.
Another huge bit of drama in that pulsating opening clash between Ghana and Portugal was Osman Bukari's SIU celebration after pulling the game back to 3-2.
It's fair to say Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't too happy with his celebration being copied.
Ghana's group stage opener was much more eventful, although it did take a while to get going.
You can catch highlights of that game below, which was almost a dramatic draw if not for Inaki Williams' late slip.
In case you missed South Korea's opening game with Uruguay you can catch highlights of that clash below.
There wasn't lots of action but the South American outfit did hit the woodwork on two occasions.
It's crunch time for both sides, with South Korea one point clear of today's opponents.
Paulo Bento's side earned a creditable 0-0 draw with Uruguay in an uneventful stalemate in their first game.
Meanwhile, the Black Stars caused Portugal a scare, narrowly losing 3-2 on Thursday.
With Portugal facing Uruguay today and many expecting Cristiano Ronaldo and co to pick up the three points, whoever wins this game will be in a fantastic position to qualify from the group heading into the final round of games.
And welcome to Sportsmail's live coverage of South Korea vs Ghana in Group H from the World Cup in Qatar.
Stay with us for all the build-up, team news and live updates from this important clash which kicks off at 1pm (GMT).
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