[Photo News] Korean soccer fans react to loss against Sweden
By Son Ji-hyoungPublished : June 18, 2018 - 22:40
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Amid the sweltering summer heat here, a flurry of supporters in red uniforms gathered at venues, including Seoul Plaza, in front of Seoul City Hall, as well as the street Yeongdong-daero in southeastern Seoul.
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Such outdoor cheering venues featured large screens where the Korean team’s first pre-tournament match was aired in real-time. Emotions ran high among spectators.
Fans had gathered hours before the match kicked off at 3 p.m. at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod.
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Written by Son Ji-hyoung