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U20 World Cup: South Korea 1-2 African team, was eliminated, Shin Min-ha made a bitter own goal

10:26am, 10 October 2025【Football】

The quarter-finals of the U20 World Cup usher in the eighth match. In this battle, the Morocco U20 team will face the South Korean U20 team.

Morocco had 2 wins and 1 loss in the group stage, while South Korea had 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in the group stage and was not as good as the Moroccan team. In terms of paper strength, the Moroccan team is recognized to be stronger than the Korean team, so before the game more fans were full of confidence in Morocco defeating South Korea.

In the end, Morocco defeated the South Korean team as expected and advanced to the quarterfinals of the U20 World Cup. However, South Korea was unfortunately eliminated and had no choice but to go home. Congratulations to Morocco for advancing to the top eight. Morocco has taken another step towards the championship. I can only express my regrets for South Korea. Let’s try our best next time.

In the 8th minute of the first half, Zabri hit the goal with an upside-down golden hook from close range. It hit Shin Minha and then refracted into the net, helping the Moroccan team take the lead. The goal was eventually determined to be an own goal by Shin Minha.

In the 13th minute of the second half, Mama sent a wonderful pass. Zabri jumped up from the right side of the small penalty area and headed the ball successfully to help Morocco expand its lead.

In the 96th minute, the South Korean team got a goal back through a penalty kick.

In the end, Morocco defeated South Korea and advanced to the quarterfinals. However, the South Korean team was unfortunately eliminated. Morocco will face the United States in the next quarterfinals.