In the World Cup Football Group B match, now underway at Soccer City in Johannesburg, Argentina were leading 2-1 against South Korea at half-time. Argentina got the lead in the 17th minute when Chu Young scored an own goal following a Messi corner kick. Gonzalo Higuain then cosolidated the lead in the 33rd minute through his fine header. Just before the breather, Lee Chung Yong reduced the margin for the Koreans.The teams are now having three points each, after recording a win in their opening matches.