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South Koreans abroad: Manchester United's Park Ji-Sung scores & shines in FA Cup
The Red Devils midfielder was one of the better players on the field at Anfield, scoring a superb first-time goal, while Koo Ja-Cheol was in action at Bayern Munich
Jan 29, 2012 11:45:00 PM
By Ben Somerford
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Park Ji-Sung put in a heroic performance and scored a fine goal but it wasn't enough for Manchester United to progress in the FA Cup after a 2-1 fourth-round loss to Liverpool.
After Daniel Agger gave Liverpool the lead, the former South Korea international netted the equaliser on 39 minutes with an excellent first-time drilled finish after a well-timed near-post run.
However, Dirk Kuyt would get a late winner to dump Park's Red Devils out of another competition.
Park put in a good performance throughout showing plenty of industry, tackling well and tracking back when required. He also offered some attacking threats when opportunities arose too.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said after the game: "The equaliser was a great finish from Ji-Sung Park. I thought that put us in the driving seat."
England
Ji Dong-Won (Sunderland): Was an unused sub in 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough.
Lee Chung-Yong (Bolton): Out injured as Bolton knocked Swansea out of the FA Cup 2-1.
Park Chu-Young (Arsenal): Was an unused sub in 3-2 win over Aston Villa.
Germany
Koo Ja-Cheol (Wolfsburg): Was a 41st-minute substitute away to Bayern Munich in a 2-0 loss.
Son Heung-Min (Hamburg): Came on as a 90th-minute substitute in the 2-1 win at Hertha Berlin.
France
Jung Jo-Gook (Nancy): Was an 81st-minute substitute in the 3-1 win at Auxerre.
Netherlands
Suk Hyun-Jun (FC Gronigen): Was a 67th-minute substitute in the 4-1 loss at FC Twente.
Scotland
Cha Du-Ri (Celtic): Started and played 68 minutes in the 3-1 League Cup win at Falkirk.
Ki Sung-Yueng (Celtic): Came off the bench at half-time in the win at Falkirk.
Qatar
Cho Yong-Hyung (Al Rayyan): Played a full game in the 1-0 home loss to Al Khor.
Lee Jung-Soo (Al Sadd): Played a full game in the 3-2 win at Al Ahli.
Nam Tae-Hee (Lekhwiya): Played a full game in the 3-2 win at El Jaish.
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After Daniel Agger gave Liverpool the lead, the former South Korea international netted the equaliser on 39 minutes with an excellent first-time drilled finish after a well-timed near-post run.
However, Dirk Kuyt would get a late winner to dump Park's Red Devils out of another competition.
Park put in a good performance throughout showing plenty of industry, tackling well and tracking back when required. He also offered some attacking threats when opportunities arose too.
United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said after the game: "The equaliser was a great finish from Ji-Sung Park. I thought that put us in the driving seat."
England
Ji Dong-Won (Sunderland): Was an unused sub in 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough.
Lee Chung-Yong (Bolton): Out injured as Bolton knocked Swansea out of the FA Cup 2-1.
Park Chu-Young (Arsenal): Was an unused sub in 3-2 win over Aston Villa.
| STAR OF THE WEEKEND |
| Park Ji-Sung |
 Industrious throughout and scored a cracking goal with a sublime first-time finish at the near post
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Germany
Koo Ja-Cheol (Wolfsburg): Was a 41st-minute substitute away to Bayern Munich in a 2-0 loss.
Son Heung-Min (Hamburg): Came on as a 90th-minute substitute in the 2-1 win at Hertha Berlin.
France
Jung Jo-Gook (Nancy): Was an 81st-minute substitute in the 3-1 win at Auxerre.
Netherlands
Suk Hyun-Jun (FC Gronigen): Was a 67th-minute substitute in the 4-1 loss at FC Twente.
Scotland
Cha Du-Ri (Celtic): Started and played 68 minutes in the 3-1 League Cup win at Falkirk.
Ki Sung-Yueng (Celtic): Came off the bench at half-time in the win at Falkirk.
Qatar
Cho Yong-Hyung (Al Rayyan): Played a full game in the 1-0 home loss to Al Khor.
Lee Jung-Soo (Al Sadd): Played a full game in the 3-2 win at Al Ahli.
Nam Tae-Hee (Lekhwiya): Played a full game in the 3-2 win at El Jaish.
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