South Korea controversially beat Spain on penalties to become the first Asian side ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

South Korea controversially beat Spain on penalties to become the first Asian side ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

South Korea controversially beat Spain on penalties to become the first Asian side ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

South Korea's idol Ahn Jung-hwan scored the golden goal which defeated Italy and sent the co-hosts through to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history.

South Korea's idol Ahn Jung-hwan scored the golden goal which defeated Italy and sent the co-hosts through to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history.

The Korea star who earns his living in Italy with Perugia, Ahn Jung-Hwan, grabbed the golden goal that sent the co-hosts into the quarter-finals.

Korea’s meeting with the USA will take place on Monday against a backdrop of heavy security and worries about an outbreak of anti-American feeling in the local population.

South Korea coach Guus Hiddink led the rapturous World Cup celebrations on an historic night in Busan.

Hwang Sun-hong sent the whole of South Korea into ecstasy when he scored their first goal of the World Cup against Poland in the Asiad Stadium.

Korea 1 Hwang Sun-Hong (25mins) Poland 0

Guus Hiddink, Dutch coach of co-hosts South Korea, has promised a positive approach to their World Cup opener against Poland in Busan.