Lee Dong-gyeong at South Field of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, on June 3 celebrates his goal on a free kick in the 57th minute against El Salvador in Korea's last warmup before the FIFA World Cup soccer finals in North America. (Yonhap News)

By Yoo Yeon Gyeong

The national soccer team has edged El Salvador, 1-0, in its final tuneup ahead of the FIFA World Cup soccer finals in North America.

Led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, the Taegeuk Warriors on June 3 prevailed 1-0 at South Field of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Midfielder Lee Dong-gyeong scored the game's lone goal in the 57th minute on a left-footed free kick.

Korea thus posted its second consecutive win in pre-World Cup friendlies, following a 5-0 shutout of Trinidad and Tobago on May 31.

After finishing its training camp with the win, the team will take a day off on June 5 before moving the next day to Guadalajara, Mexico, where Korea will play its first two Group A games.

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