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Mark Walker

Ex-Celtic star Oh on why he almost didn't play before becoming South Korea hero

South Korea's Oh Hyeon-gyu (Image: Moises Castillo)

Former Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-gyu revealed how he was forced to climb out of his sick bed to become a South Korea World Cup hero.

The 24-year-old hitman netted the winner for his country as they came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic in their opening game.

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