BBC questions what Ronaldo intended after assisting South Korea's equalizer goal

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] As Bento's team led the match to a tense tie, Cristiano Ronaldo assisted Korea's equalizing goal in the first half.

On the 3rd (Korean time) at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, during the third match of Group H in the 2022 Qatar World Cup group stage, the Korean national team conceded the opening goal within 5 minutes of kickoff but leveled the score at the 27th minute of the first half.

Portugal took control early in the game. At the 5th minute of the first half, Diogo Dalot broke through after receiving a long pass from the back and connected it to the center, where Ricardo Horta shot and scored the opening goal.

South Korea immediately launched a counterattack. At the 27th minute of the first half, during a corner kick situation, the ball hit Ronaldo's back and fell in front of Kim Younggwon. Kim Younggwon then kicked the ball into the goal, scoring the equalizer.

The British media outlet 'BBC' commented on the early opening goal situation, stating, "South Korea needs a win to advance to the round of 16. But they had a terrible start."

However, when Ronaldo's back assist was involved in Kim Younggwon's equalizing goal, 'BBC' said, "I don't know what Ronaldo was trying to do," and added, "South Korea is struggling to advance to the round of 16. They have a huge 45 minutes ahead," expressing anticipation for the second half.

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