Chapter 153 – Round of 16 Brackets.
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The match between Korea and Egypt has ended.
[The game ends with the referee’s whistle!! Korea confirms early advance to the round of 16 for the first time in 12 years!!!]
South Korea, which succeeded in advancing to the round of 16 for the first time in 12 years, quickly turned into a festival.
[Ah!! I’m so proud of the players!! Korea beat Germany and Belgium and was the first to advance to the round of 16!! How far can Korea rise? It is truly a moment to look forward to!!]
A college student couldn’t control his excitement and jumped on top of a Mercedes-Benz parked on the street, jumping around and screaming.
“Great~~Korea!!”
The passionate youth who gathered on the street to cheer on the Korean national team’s game began to act based on instinct rather than reason as the blood rushed to their heads.
“… “Hey, I’ve been watching you since a while ago, and you’re my ideal type. Can you give me your number?”
“I’m in the mood, follow me, and I’ll let you know if you have good sex!”
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The time when Korea’s appearance during the 2002 World Cup was recreated and the lodging industry was revitalized.
The national team, which confirmed its advancement to the round of 16 of the 2042 China World Cup, held a small celebration party at their accommodation.
Kim Dong-jun, who was sent off early in the game and watched the game with the feeling of a criminal, expressed his gratitude mixed with regret to his teammates.
“… Sorry everyone, I got angry at the moment.”
“Oh, that’s it! It’s okay! Instead, if the disciplinary action is lifted, run to your death!”
Uttilike, who was watching, informed the team that the main players would be given rest for the game against Germany.
“Since we have already confirmed our advancement to the round of 16 by finishing first in our group, we plan to mainly feature players who did not play in the previous two games against Germany.”
“Uuuuu-! “It’s a cowardly tactic to advance Germany to the round of 16, wow!”
Coach Utilike also shrugged his head and acted slyly in response to the players’ playful reaction.
“Oh my god, it’s amazing that you figured out my plan so quickly!”
The players burst out laughing at the sight of Coach Utilike like that.
Haha-!”
And just like that, the national team’s celebration party ended in a good mood. Starting the next day, as he had declared, coach Utilike conducted tactical training with the reserve players for the third group match against Germany.
“Maintain the defensive line!!”
Time passes like that.
When the starting list for the game against Germany was revealed, Belgium, which had to compete with Germany for the remaining spot to advance to the round of 16, showed signs of discomfort.
[‘Elbow price’ Kim Dong-jun was fortunately only allowed to participate in the round of 16 after being disciplined for one game.]
[Belgian national team coach Tim Ansen. ‘The German coach is using tricks to help Germany advance to the round of 16 of the World Cup.’]
Coach Utilike and the Korean national soccer team did not even bat an eye.
[Utilike opens up about the controversy. ‘This is a problem that would have been resolved if Belgium had won the game against Germany, and granting rest to the main players was the result of a reasonable decision, regardless of my nationality.’]
So, the match between Germany and Korea was played while the main players of the Korean national team were given rest.
[Regular time is over, and only extra time remains, and even goalkeeper Ter Neuer participates in the set piece.]
The score remained 0:0 with only extra time remaining. With Egypt taking a one-point lead over Belgium, Germany had to force goalkeeper Ter Neuer to participate in the set piece.
Beep-! Beep-! Beep-!
However, Germany ultimately failed to shake Korea’s goal. The referee blew the whistle and ended the game.
South Korea recorded a draw against Germany and advanced to the round of 16, taking first place in Group E with a total of 7 points.
[This is how Germany, which lifted the trophy in the last World Cup, falls. South Korea takes first place in Group E with 7 points and advances to the round of 16!!]
[Ah! It is said that in the match between Egypt and Belgium being played at the Guangdong Olympic Stadium at the same time, Egypt caused a surprise by beating Belgium! If this happens, Egypt will advance to the round of 16 as 2nd place in Group E!]
[Yes… As far as I know, this is the first World Cup that Egypt has advanced to the round of 16 since the 1934 World Cup. Excluding that the World Cup started from the round of 16 at that time, it can be said that this advance to the round of 16 was the first time in Egypt’s history that it advanced to the round of 16.]
[I see, the results were definitely worthy of being called a group of the dead! Korea and Egypt advance to the round of 16, while Germany and Belgium are eliminated.]
The German national team, who suffered the humiliation of being eliminated from the group stage, sat down on the ground and shed tears.
Jesus Joo, who was watching the game from the bench, slowly walked towards his club teammate Ter Neuer.
[Ah! Jesus Joo approaches Ter Neuer, who is shedding tears, and comforts him! What a wonderful camaraderie to see!]
“Hey, are you crying?”
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While watching the game from the bench, I cautiously approached Ter Neuer.
“Hey, are you crying?”
Ter Neuer buried his head on the ground and shed tears, and I carefully offered words of comfort to him.
“Hey there! Lift your head up! There is no shame in losing to a strong team!”
Ter Neuer heard my voice and slowly raised his head. His eyes were red, and his voice was broken and broken.
“… “Fuck off, Germany has never lost.”
Ah. That’s right.
You’re the 3rd time I got rid of the radish.
After listening to Ter Neuer, I realized that there was an error in my remarks.
“Hey there! Lift your head up! There is no shame in drawing against a strong team!”
Let me correct my statement with a grateful wink. Ter Neuer muttered an insult under his breath and walked away.
“Scheiß”
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[Game ends.]
South Korea 0:0 Germany
[South Korea, boasting a solid defense, blocked Germany’s attack without conceding a goal and recorded a draw.]
[South Korea advances to the round of 16 by finishing first in its group for the first time in an away World Cup.]
[Surprising Group E, Egypt wins against Belgium and advances to the round of 16 for the first time ever!]
[Germany, the last World Cup winner, was shockingly eliminated in the group stage!]
[Utilike, who gave rest to the starting players and emphasized physical strength issues, left the stadium with a gloomy expression after the game ended.]
[Football fans criticize Utilike’s attitude. ‘Unprofessional behavior.’]
[The Lord Jesus defends Utilike. ‘There is no reason for him to be criticized for being sad about the German national team being eliminated. He did his best as coach of the South Korean national team. Many people seem to have forgotten, but our coach is Utilike, and it is Utilike who created the defensive strategy.’]
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Two days after the match between Korea and Germany ended.
All group stage games have ended and the teams advancing to the round of 16 have been confirmed.
After the group stage games ended, I quickly looked at the groups that advanced to the round of 16 on my smartphone.
First, the team that advanced to the round of 16 in first place in Group A was the Spanish national team, including Luis Garcia. They will face Denmark, second place in Group B.
Next, second place in Group A was Colombia, which defeated China and Nigeria, and their opponent was England, home to Meowheart Richard and the Stone brothers, who advanced to the round of 16 as first place in Group B.
Spain vs Denmark and England vs Colombia.
This will be followed by Spain and England.
After mentally deciding on the teams that would advance to the quarterfinals, I looked at the teams that advanced from Group C and Group D.
The first place in Group C was Brazil, our eternal favorite to win. Their opponent in the round of 16 was Mexico.
Brazil will win this too.
Second place in Group C was Portugal, where Korea’s eternal libero Han Bandu played, and they faced France, first place in Group D.
Hmm. I’m sorry to Senior Han Bandu, but if you ask me to bet, I’ll bet on France without even asking.
Now next! Finally, Group E, where Korea belongs!
From Germany, a traditional powerhouse in soccer, to Belgium, which has a reputation of its own, to Korea, a traditional powerhouse in Asian soccer, and Egypt, a traditional powerhouse in Africa.
It was a group that could literally be called the group from hell.
Anyway, the two teams that advanced to the round of 16 in this hellish group were South Korea and Egypt.
South Korea, ranked 1st in Group E, will face the Netherlands, 2nd in Group F, and Egypt, ranked 2nd in Group E, will face the United States, 1st in Group F…
… Uh? What the fuck is this?
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[Japan advances to the round of 16 as 2nd place in Group H following Argentina.]
[Korea vs. Netherlands, Japan vs. Switzerland. What are the odds of a Korea-Japan match taking place in the quarterfinals?]
[Netherlands coach Giovanni van Gaal, who finished second in the group due to goal difference. ‘Korea is a favorite to win? What kind of idiot says that? Jejus is just a baby covered in foam.’]
[Jesus reacts to director Giovanni van Gaal’s interview. ‘I agree with what he said. I am a Korean tulip.’]
