Spain lucky to beat Ireland - Hiddink

South Korea coach Guus Hiddink has aimed a dig at Spain ahead of their World Cup quarter-final showdown, claiming they were lucky to beat Ireland.

Spain lucky to beat Ireland - Hiddink
Thu, 20 Jun, 2002 - 10:20

South Korea coach Guus Hiddink has aimed a dig at Spain ahead of their World Cup quarter-final showdown, claiming they were lucky to beat Ireland.

Spain squeezed through to the last eight after winning a penalty shoot-out against the Irish and Hiddink, who attended the second-round game in Suwon, felt Mick McCarthy’s side deserved to win.

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