South Korea vs. Belgium Results: South Korea 0-1 Belgium, Highlights, Recap and Match Report [VIDEO]

Both teams entered the half scoreless, unable to capitalize on a myriad of chances. Belgium was forced to do so with 10 men. A rash tackle from Steven Defour gifted South Korea a man advantage for the entire second half. The team did nothing with it. A rebounded strike from Jan Vertonghen gave Belgium an insurmountable 1-0 lead and the eventual win.

With the result, Belgium finished atop Group H with nine points.

Key Moment: An early 1-0 lead was there to be had for South Korea. A right-footed shot from Ki Sung-Yueng was destined for the bottom left corner, but Thibaut Courtois had other plans. A diving stop kept the opposition off the board.

Man of the Match: Jan Vertonghen didn't just find the match-winner for Belgium, the 27-year-old finished the match with four effective clearances and two interceptions.

Lesson Learned: Belgium has failed to impress. The Red Devils finished the group stages unblemished, but they failed to meet their potential. Boasting a plethora of attacking talent, the team struggled its way to three one-goal victories. The margins are razor thin in the knockout rounds. A more comprehensive performance will be required if Belgium has any ambitions of advancing beyond the Round of 16.

Up Next: Belgium travels to Salvador to face the United States on July 1, while South Korea returns home to prepare for the next World Cup cycle.

Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).