[NYT]Italy Sees Nothing But Red in Loss

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The great pulsating celebration goes on. The red shirts .- the national uniform in this manic month - will be worn again by an entire country, after South Korea’s remarkable 2-1 victory over a drained Italy tonight in the World Cup’s Round of 16. Not known for its soccer, South Korea left Italy, three-time champion, lying stunned on the grass. Italy scored early, and South Korea tied the match in the 88th minute. Then, in overtime, Ahn Jung Hwan, who earns his living playing with Perugia in the Italian league,spun a header into the goal in the117th minute to touch off a celebration around the nation.

No Asian nation has reached the quarterfinals of the world’s most popular sports tournament since 1966, when North Korea lost to Portugal, 5-3, in England after having led, 3-2, at halftime. Suddenly it is 1966 all over again. ”U Remember? 1966 in England,” said one sign held by a red-clad fan. Before the game, the fans spelled out “AGAIN 1966” in English, using white cards, to recall the 1-0 upset that sent the Italian team home in shame and the North Koreans on to the quarterfinals.

This time Italy is already seething about the diving call that caused Francesco Totti to be sent off in the 103rd minute with his second yellow card. The official, Byron Moreno of Ecuador, saw that Song Chong Gug had not interfered seriously with Totti’s lower body, but Moreno missed what appeared to be a right hand to Totti’s head. Totti’s expulsion left Italy one player down for the rest of the game, and Italy had already lost momentum.

June 19, 2002. By George Vecsey(Taejon)

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