A group-stage exit in 1986 had been a sobering lesson. Korea Republic returned in 1990 with renewed purpose. Under Hoe-taik Lee, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
It was a tournament to forget for Korea Republic, who left without a single victory to their name. Goals proved hard to come by, with just 1 in 3 matches, and their lack of firepower ultimately told.
Korea Republic found the group stage unforgiving, unable to pick up a single victory against their opponents. Their campaign featured a 0-2 defeat against Belgium, a 1-3 defeat against Spain, and a narrow 0-1 loss to Uruguay. The World Cup dream ended earlier than hoped, with Korea Republic bowing out in the first round.
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1scored6conceded
Lost all 3 matches failed to score in 2 of 3 matches.
Kwan Hwangbo led Korea Republic's attack with 1 goal at the 1990 World Cup.
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2.7per match
Yoon sent off vs Uruguay Yoon booked twice.
The tactical mind behind Korea Republic's 1990 campaign. Winless under Lee leading Korea Republic at his first World Cup.
Hoe-taik Lee's tactics focused on a strong defensive approach, as evident from their scoreline of L 0-2 vs Belgium. However, they were unable to overcome the likes of Spain and Uruguay.
