https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq en-us 2018-05-08 02:42:16 UTC 2026-01-19 15:21:45 UTC hello@padlet.com sam_lehrer1 https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/258769310 Italy versus South Korea is arguably the most controversial and dramatic match in World Cup history. In the game, Italy were reduced to 10 men after Totti was questionably sent off and South Korea found a winner deep into extra time. ]]> 2018-05-08 02:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/258769310 sam_lehrer1 https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/258923933 The Seoul World Cup Stadium, which opened in November 2001, is the biggest soccer stadium in South Korea. The stadium was built for the World Cup and hosted a number of matches. The construction of this massive stadium demonstrated that South Korea was fully prepared for the 2002 World Cup.]]> 2018-05-08 14:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/258923933 sam_lehrer1 https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/258932276 The legendary Brazilian front three of Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho are one of the reasons that the 2002 World Cup was such a thrilling competition.The three icons complemented each other perfectly and played with grace and finesse. The three strikers represent everything great about the 2002 World Cup, as they excited fans with their brilliant play. ]]> 2018-05-08 14:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/258932276 sam_lehrer1 https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/258941077 The group that a team is drawn in plays a significant role in the success or failure of the country. In the 2002 World Cup, England and America were placed in difficult groups, causing drama and creating additional nerves]]> 2018-05-08 14:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/258941077 sam_lehrer1 https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259227805 Playing in front of their own fans, hosts South Korea had an incredible run in the tournament. They beat major teams such as Spain and Italy, proving their worth on the biggest stage in soccer. The success of South Korea was one of the biggest surprises in the 2002 World Cup and set the tone for future South Korean teams to live up to. ]]> 2018-05-09 11:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259227805 sam_lehrer1 https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259364055 The 2002 World Cup boasts some of the best players to ever play the game. Klose and Ronaldo lead their teams to the final, each scoring a respectable amount of goals. Ronaldinho and Rivaldo were arguably the two best midfielders in the tournament, while Ballack played an important role in the German team. In defense, Roberto Carlos shined for Brazil, excelling in a wing back role, while goalkeeper Kahn's performances too often got Germany out of tough situations. ]]> 2018-05-09 16:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259364055 sam_lehrer1 https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259402233 Many questioned the level of interest Eastern Asian fans had about soccer when the tournament location was announced. However, when the tournament began, thousands of fans turned out in support.]]> 2018-05-09 18:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259402233 sam_lehrer1 https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259499192 The 2002 World Cup logo has a couple of deeper meanings. Firstly, the logo is in the shape of a circle, representing a key part of Asian culture. In asian culture, a circle often symbolizes the world, sun and universe. The writing of "2002" under the logo displays the unity between the host nations of japan and South Korea. additionally, this is the first time that the trophy played a central role in the logo.

]]> 2018-05-10 02:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259499192 sam_lehrer1 https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259571060 For the 2002 World Cup, Adidas created a new, and improved ball especially for the tournament. The new ball consists of thicker inner layers which improves the accuracy of the ball. The colorful design is inspired by Asian culture. They also added technology that adds a more predictable flight path for the ball. ]]> 2018-05-10 11:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259571060 sam_lehrer1 https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259652713 The World Cup final was a match consisting of incredible players and equally great tactics. Brazil was organized in a way that star players such as Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Cafu, and Roberto Carlos were all put in their best position. Interestingly, Germany had a very similar formation, playing a 3-4-1-2. This similar set up proved to make an incredible final, in which Brazil won 2-0. ]]> 2018-05-10 15:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259652713 sam_lehrer1 https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259698835 2018-05-10 16:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259698835 sam_lehrer1 https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259824689 2018-05-11 01:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sam_lehrer1/u6m65up350fq/wish/259824689