Tensions exploded during the FIFA U-20 clash between South Korea and Morocco after a dramatic moment followed the Koreans’ goal from the spot.
South Korea had just pulled one back with a brilliantly taken penalty, making it 2–1 and breathing new life into the match. As is typical when a team wants to restart quickly, the Korean striker sprinted into the net to retrieve the ball.
But that’s when the drama began.
Goalkeeper Sparks Confrontation
Instead of handing the ball over, the Morocco goalkeeper clung onto it, blocking the Korean forward from taking it back to the center circle. The striker tried to yank it from his hands, and in seconds, tempers flared.
Players from both sides rushed in:
Shoving and shouting followed Teammates separated players The referee had to intervene to restore order
What should have been a moment of momentum for South Korea turned into a heated flashpoint.
Fans React to the Chaos
Clips of the confrontation are already circulating online, with fans split on the goalkeeper’s actions:
“Just give him the ball and play on!” “Classic time-wasting, no surprise there.” “You score, you earn the right to restart — that keeper was asking for it.”
