June 18th, 9:00 PM, South Korea time.
The local temperature was 27 degrees Celsius, wind speed was 1.2 meters per second, and humidity was at 59%—perfect conditions for a match.
Massive floodlights illuminated the entire Daejeon World Cup Stadium.
The stadium, which could hold over 42,000 spectators, was packed to capacity. It had transformed into a sea of red, and a colossal South Korean flag was prominently displayed in the main stand.
They cheered wildly, singing their national anthem in perfect unison.
Even greater cheers drifted in from outside the stadium.
Nearly a hundred thousand more South Korean fans had gathered there.
In the main stand, the President of South Korea and Football Association chairman Zheng Mengjun were both present to cheer on the South Korea Team.
41st minute.
The once-raucous stadium fell as silent as a tomb in an instant.
