On June 12, after South Korea's 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic in the first round of the FIFA World Cup group stage, South Korean international Seol Young-woo was interviewed.
On the match
"I knew before the match that the opponent's advantage lay in their height (the Czech Republic's average height is 188 cm). Their set pieces and throw-ins were very threatening. Although we conceded a goal from a set piece, I think we prepared very well. This match made me feel a great sense of responsibility as a defender, and also very proud."
"Our goal is not to finish first or second in the group stage, but to defeat every team we face in the group stage."
On the next opponent, Mexico
"Since both of us have only won one match so far, we will both go all out. I think Mexico has the home advantage, which is a big advantage for us. However, we will never back down. We will do our best to ensure we advance to the next stage of the group stage."