South Korea will be hoping to produce another shock on Monday evening when they take on World Cup favourites Brazil. Looking set to exit the competition at the group stage with limited opportunities coming their way as they searched for a second goal against Portugal, Son Heung-min provided the telling moment when his country needed it most.
Hwang Hee-chan was the hero after putting his country 2-1 to the good, yet the goal only came after Son's lung-busting run from the edge of his own box and a real touch of class with players surrounding him. Struggling in the tournament prior to that incredible piece of play, it could just be the spark Son needs to rediscover his top form.
After all, South Korea are going to need their main man to be at the peak of his powers if they are to cause a major upset and send the tournament favourites home a lot earlier than expected. Son has improved as the World Cup has progressed but he is still without a goal from their first three matches.
