GUADALAJARA, Mexico: South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said his players must not dwell on their\u00a01-0 defeat by Mexico\u00a0after a goalkeeping error proved decisive in their second Group A match at the World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Korea conceded early in the second half when goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu lost control of a high ball under pressure, allowing Luis Romo to score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The goal we conceded was regrettable, but there is no need to hang our heads,” Hong told reporters. “The result is disappointing, but I believe the players executed the plans we prepared for this game well.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hong said South Korea had expected Mexico to press aggressively from the start and had focused on surviving the early stages without conceding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It was crucial not to concede until the 20th minute of the first half, and the players held on well,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“After that, the game’s rhythm shifted to our side, and we were able to lead in both pressing and game management.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hong declined to blame Kim directly for the goal, saying he had yet to review the collision that led to the mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It was crucial not to concede until the 20th minute of the first half, and the players held on well,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“After that, the game’s rhythm shifted to our side, and we were able to lead in both pressing and game management.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hong declined to blame Kim directly for the goal, saying he had yet to review the collision that led to the mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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