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This match would be remembered as one of the greatest victory in Korean football history. Along with Doha's Miracle, it is one of the most cherished football moments in qualifier matches. September 28, 1997. Leading up to this match, there was great hype about Japan's football. Beating Uzbekistan 6-3 on previous qualifier, many Japanese football fans and the media predicted victory against Korea. With star players like Hidetoshi Nakata and the Brazilian naturalized player Wagner Lopez, Japan was fast becoming one of football powerhouses in Asia. However, this match would be remembered as one of greatest upsets. The defeat to Korea led to great anger in Japan, which led to abdication of their coach Shu Kamo. In Korea they called this dramatic match '도쿄대첩'(Tokyodechup) or the 7 Minute Drama. Korea's victory over Japan became the stone foundation for their 4th consecutive and 5th qualification to the 98 France World Cup. Did you know? After this match the Korean supporters gained global recognition through international broadcasting. It was the first time that the Red Devils gained global recognition.