Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup group H...

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Portugal, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan , Qatar, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) Credit: AP/Francisco Seco

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Hwang Hee-chan gave South Korea hope at the World Cup by scoring in stoppage time to help his team beat Portugal 2-1 Friday.

South Korea was now waiting to see if that was enough to qualify in second place in Group H.

Portugal had already advanced after two games and won the group.

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South Korea's goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu makes a save shot by...

South Korea's goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu makes a save shot by Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, during the World Cup group H soccer match between South Korea and Portugal, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) Credit: AP/Ariel Schalit

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