Opposing Goalkeeper Saves Lee Jae-sung... Netizens Praise 'Hover Hand' Gesture

A moment in which Bolivia's national team goalkeeper appeared to prevent an injury to South Korea's Lee Jae-sung has become a hot topic online.
On the 17th, a video titled 'Bolivia Keeper Prevents Lee Jae-sung's Injury' spread across several online communities.

The friendly between South Korea and Bolivia took place at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on the 14th. In the ninth minute of the first half, Son Heung-min delivered a corner kick, and Lee Jae-sung launched himself toward the opposing goal for a header.
The ball headed toward the net. Bolivia's goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra managed to deflect it with his fingertips, and Lee Jae-sung attempted to head the rebound.
At that moment, Lee Jae-sung nearly struck his head on the goalpost, but Viscarra was seen pushing Lee's head away with his hand, seemingly to protect him.
Viewers who watched the match commented, "The goalkeeper is truly admirable," "You can feel his humanity," "A true display of sportsmanship," and "This is the real 'hover hand.'"

Some suggested that Viscarra's gesture was coincidental as he was defending, but there was consensus that his intervention helped Lee Jae-sung avoid serious injury.

Meanwhile, South Korea secured a 2-0 victory over Bolivia with a goal from captain Son Heung-min and an additional goal from Cho Gue-sung. The national team is set to play another friendly against Ghana at 8 p.m. on the 18th at Seoul World Cup Stadium.

hsg@fnnews.com Han Seung-gon Reporter