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Quiz about Koreas 2002 World Cup Campaign

Korea's 2002 World Cup Campaign Quiz

A challenging quiz pre-dominately about the Korean National team players and its miraculous run at the 2002 World Cup Korea/Japan.

A multiple-choice quiz by skg. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Author
skg

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,717

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the starting goalkeeper of Korea at the World Cup? Hint

Kim Tae-Young

Lee Woon-Jae

Kim Byung-Ji

Lee Min-Sung

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Question 2 of 10

2. What country is the World Cup coach, Guus Hiddink from? Hint

Holland

England

Germany

France

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which player was NOT on the 23-man World Cup squad? Hint

Choi Sung-Yong

Choi Yong-Soo

Kim Byung-Ji

Lee Dong-Guk

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which player is nicknamed "The Space Vacuum Cleaner"? Hint

Kim Nam-Il

Ahn Jung-Hwan

Hong Myung-Bo

Seol Ki-Hyun

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which player did NOT score a goal in the World Cup? Hint

Hwang Sun-Hong

Hong Myung-Bo

Song Jong-Guk

Yoo Sang-Chul

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the youngest player on the squad? Hint

Cha Doo-Ri

Lee Chun-Soo

Choi Tae-Wook

Song Jong-Guk

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who scored the incredible goal against Portugal? Hint

Lee Young-Pyo

Ahn Jung-Hwan

Park Ji-Sung

Hwang Sun-Hong

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which player played longer than any other field player, and made the most tackles in the World Cup? Hint

Song Jong-Guk

Hong Myung-Bo

Lee Young-Pyo

Yoo Sang-Chul

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Question 9 of 10

9. What number does "Lord of the Ring" Ahn Jung-Hwan wear? Hint

#16

#22

#19

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many goals did Korea score in the World Cup? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the starting goalkeeper of Korea at the World Cup?

Answer: Lee Woon-Jae

Lee Woon-Jae is nicknamed "Spider Hands" in Korea. His quick and confident hands, saved 25 would-be goals in Korea's campaign. Only Rustu Recber of Turkey had more saves.

2. What country is the World Cup coach, Guus Hiddink from?

Answer: Holland

Hiddink is a national legend in Korea. He was awarded with an Honorary Citizenship (the first foreigner ever to win the prestigious award), for coaching the greatest ever Asian football squad.

3. Which player was NOT on the 23-man World Cup squad?

Answer: Lee Dong-Guk

"Lion King" Lee Dong-Guk was left out of the squad by Hiddink, because he thought Lee was too "lazy" for the team play. Lee is one of the most talented and popular athletes in Korea, and will probably bounce back and be the main striker again.

4. Which player is nicknamed "The Space Vacuum Cleaner"?

Answer: Kim Nam-Il

He is named the "Space Vacuum Cleaner" because his defensive ability, and on-field toughness gives his opponents no breathing space at all.

5. Which player did NOT score a goal in the World Cup?

Answer: Hong Myung-Bo

Hong scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Spain, but did not score a goal in regulation/extra time. The goal scorers were: Ahn Jung-Hwan (2), Song Jong-Guk, Lee Eul-Yong, Hwang Sun-Hong, Yoo Sang-Chul, Park Ji-Sung, and Seol Ki-Hyun.

6. Who was the youngest player on the squad?

Answer: Lee Chun-Soo

Lee was born in July 1981, Choi March 1981, Cha July 1980, and Song Feb 1979. Lee Chun-Soo is nicknamed "The Millennium Special" in Korea, and is dubbed as being the nation's most outspoken player.

7. Who scored the incredible goal against Portugal?

Answer: Park Ji-Sung

His goal reminded me of Pele's era. Park Ji-Sung plays in J-league for Kyoto where he is the dominant star.

8. Which player played longer than any other field player, and made the most tackles in the World Cup?

Answer: Song Jong-Guk

"Crown Prince" Song was the outstanding player of the Korean squad. He failed to make one mistake and showed incredible fitness levels, defensive skill, and offensive versatility.

9. What number does "Lord of the Ring" Ahn Jung-Hwan wear?

Answer: #19

Ahn wears #19. He was sacked by Italian Serie A club Perugia, after heading in the golden goal which knocked Italy out of the Cup.

10. How many goals did Korea score in the World Cup?

Answer: 8

Korea scored against: Poland (2), USA, Portugal, Italy and Turkey (2).

Source: Author skg

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