South Korea coach says Son was held back to exploit tiring South Africa (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo left captain Son Heung-min on the bench to exploit tiring South African legs, but the team lost 1-0, leaving their World Cup fate uncertain.

• South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo left captain Son Heung-min on the bench to exploit tiring South African legs after halftime
• Son replaced Hwang Hee-chan at halftime but had little impact on the game
• South Korea lost 1-0, finishing third in Group A with three points from three games