The Education City Stadium witnessed South Korea's stunning group stage victory over Portugal, a 2-1 result that secured Asian progression. Portugal arrived with squad rotation. South Korea brought attacking ambition. Ricardo Horta's goal on five minutes provided Portuguese breakthrough. South Korea's response was spirited and sustained. South Korea's equalizer on 27 minutes restored parity. Kim Young-gwon's goal on 91 minutes secured Korean victory and progression. Portugal's tournament continued with understanding that this defeat would not affect progression.