Son over the moon with South Korea’s win over Portugal

Tottenham forward Son Heung Min didn’t hold back following their late 2-1 win against Portugal, saying that he was “so f****** proud” of their performance against the European giant.

South Korea’s result comes after a string of stunning results saw both Japan and Australia get into the knockout stages which in the case of South Korea comes at the expense of Uruguay who won 2-0 against Ghana but were ultimately knocked out.

Son talked to the press after an emotional end-game which saw them endure against

for 6 minutes, saying:

"It was the longest six minutes of my life I'll say, but in the huddle [on the pitch] we were really positive," Son told reporters afterwards.

"The guys were saying, 'Look, we deserve this, it's well deserved'. And I said [regardless of] what's going to happen, even if Uruguay score more goals, I'm f****** proud of this team.

"That's what I said. I'm very proud of this team and that they gave everything. I was sure we were going through and then everyone was just waiting. But it was a long six minutes."

was in a similar situation to Uruguay in the previous World Cup where they won against Germany in the last match but needed a win from Mexico over Sweden to go through but Mexico lost their match 3-0. Son was reminded of that match, that had him in tears for different reasons entirely, and Spurs striker responded by saying:

"Of course, I think it was similar moments. We beat Germany 2-0 and if Mexico won their game, probably we go through, but this time [the outcome] was different.

"We were waiting for other results, but I didn't even think about four years ago because I was so happy, so proud. What can I say? I was really happy and really proud."

Son was quick to point out South Korea’s squad unity and the teamwork they showed on and off field by saying:

"We are spending more time together than with friends and family because in the camp the guys have already been here more than a month,"

he continued.

"I think we are really close, I'm really grateful that who didn't play obviously could be really sad, but they didn't show that disappointment.

"They gave everything on the bench, supporting us. I think this makes a huge difference to be one team [rather] than just going different ways, so I'm very happy, very grateful to lead this team and have this team."

South Korea will most likely get Brazil in the last-16 as they qualify alongside Portugal from Group G.

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