While not expected to defeat France on Friday, it was still a disappointing start to the 2019 Women's World Cup for South Korea.
Why? Not just because France completely dominated South Korea, 4-0, in Group A action in Paris, but because of how it unfolded.
France finished with 21 shots (eight on goal) to South Korea's four (one on goal). In the first half, France recorded a 16-0 edge in shots.
South Korea didn't record its first shot until the 70th minute, as France was clearly the more skilled team. France controlled 60% of the possession and completed 540 passes to South Korea's 227 completed passes.
The domination began early, too, as France forward Eugenie Le Sommer got the first goal in the ninth minute. It's the earliest goal ever scored in a Women's World Cup opening game.
Wendie Renard added goals in the 35th minute and in first-half injury time, and Amadine Henry scored in the 85th minute for France.
South Korea will take on Nigeria on Wednesday at 9 a.m. in its second match of the group stage. Nigeria opens the World Cup on Saturday against Norway.
