WOLVES star Hwang Hee-chan was overcome with emotion after South Korea suffered World Cup heartbreak at the hands of Brazil.
The tournament favourites turned on the style to breeze past South Korea 4-1 in the last-16 on Monday.
KBSHwang Hee-chan was overcome with emotion after South Korea were knocked out of the World Cup[/caption]
KBSHwang broke down in tears following the 4-1 defeat to Brazil[/caption]
KBSThe Wolves ace choked back more tears as he spoke[/caption]
GettyAn emotional Hwang at the full-time whistle[/caption]
While Hwang and Co were always underdogs for the game, the 26-year-old couldn’t hold back the tears after being knocked out of the tournament.
A devastated Hwang spoke to Korean broadcaster KBS after the game, with emotions still running high.
The forward covered his face with his arm as he broke down live on air.
Hwang had to turn away from the camera and wipe the tears away with his shirt.
The forward then choked back more tears as he spoke to the reporter.
Hwang posted a lengthy message to Instagram after the game, apologising to South Korea fans for the defeat.
Part of it read: “Thank you so much for your support until late hours and sorry for not being able to show you a better look.
“As much as there were many young players, we will all try together to go in a better direction, and I think it is a team that can expect more and do well in the future.”
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Wolves ace Hwang scored a dramatic 91st minute winner in the 2-1 victory over Portugal that sent South Korea into the knockouts.
But following defeat in the last-16, South Korea boss Paulo Bento immediately resigned from his post.
Brazil goalscorer Richarlison posted a classy message to Tottenham team-mate Son Heung-min after the pair faced off in Qatar.
Richarlison said: “I know how hard you fought out there and that’s why you’re a hero to your people @Sonny7.”
Brazil now face Croatia on Friday for a place in the semi-finals.