The South Korean national soccer team and new coach Cho Kwang-rae tallied their first victory with Cho at the helm on Wednesday with a 2-1 win in a friendly against Nigeria.

New addition to the squad Yoon Bitgaram began his foray into international play by putting the first goal of the match into the back of the net in the 17th minute during the match at Suwon World Cup Stadium.

Nigeria leveled out the score in the 27th minute when Osaze Odemwingie headed in Kalu Uche's free kick.

But a spot-on pass from Park Ji-sung to Choi Hyo-jin in the 44th minute resulted in the game’s deciding goal.

The match marked the second time the two nations have faced one another in as many months following their 2-2 draw in the World Cup in South Africa.