Match Report
Argentina beat Korea Republic 4-1 at home in the World Cup, Group stage. Before the match, Argentina were 1st in the World Cup table with Korea Republic in 2nd. Their only previous encounter (since 2010) was won by Argentina. Argentina had scored 7 goals this season (2.3 per game), Korea Republic had 5 (1.7 per game). Argentina's goals came from Gonzalo Higuaín (33'), Gonzalo Higuaín (76'), Gonzalo Higuaín (80'); Korea Republic scored through Lee Chung-Yong (45'). Match stats: possession 62%-38%, shots 19-16, on target 9-2, corners 6-2. View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.
Goal scorers
Argentina: Gonzalo Higuaín (33'), Gonzalo Higuaín (76'), Gonzalo Higuaín (80') · Korea Republic: Lee Chung-Yong (45')
Key stats
Possession: Argentina 62% · Korea Republic 38% · Total shots: 19-16 · On target: 9-2 · Corners: 6-2