South Korea Coach: It Was Important That the Players Didn't Give Up

South Korea's head coach, Hong Myung-Bo, expressed his delight following their 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening Group A World Cup match. He lauded his players for their resilience, noting their ability to come from behind after conceding the first goal and secure a full comeback.

"The fact that the players didn't give up has an incredibly positive effect on us. I want to congratulate the footballers on this success," Hong Myung-Bo began.

"The World Cup always starts with a tough first match. I feel genuine joy from this win. During the hydration break, I told them we had plenty of time to score more goals, as long as we played our own game. I specifically emphasized maintaining their positions and not losing possession of the ball easily," the Korean coach continued.

Finally, he commented on the upcoming clash with Mexico, which will be crucial for the group standings.

"For many reasons, the match against Mexico becomes extremely important for us. We have the remaining week until then and will prepare in the best possible way," the specialist concluded.