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Portugal v South Korea
Portugal v South Korea
South Korea aim to pull off a major shock by beating Portugal and qualifying for the second phase.
The Koreans know that a draw will be good enough to put them through.
Coach Gus Hiddink is likely to start with Hwang Sun-Hong and Anderlect's Seol Ki-Hyeon in attack with super-sub Ahn Jung-Hwan left on the bench.
Park Ji-Sung, injured against the United States, is expected to miss the game, but midfielder Lee Young-Pyo is fit.
Portugal coach Antonio Oliveira is likely to stick to the same formation he used against Poland, rather than the open team which left space for the USA to score three goals in 36 minutes.
Oliveira used Joao Pinto to probe the Poland defence then brought playmaker Rui Costa on later.
South Korea aim to pull off a major shock by beating Portugal and qualifying for the second phase.
The Koreans know that a draw will be good enough to put them through.
Coach Gus Hiddink is likely to start with Hwang Sun-Hong and Anderlect's Seol Ki-Hyeon in attack with super-sub Ahn Jung-Hwan left on the bench.
Park Ji-Sung, injured against the United States, is expected to miss the game, but midfielder Lee Young-Pyo is fit.
Portugal coach Antonio Oliveira is likely to stick to the same formation he used against Poland, rather than the open team which left space for the USA to score three goals in 36 minutes.
Oliveira used Joao Pinto to probe the Poland defence then brought playmaker Rui Costa on later.
Right back Nuno Frechaut, doubtful after spraining an ankle, could be replaced by Abel Xavier who has recovered from a torn thigh muscle.
Bureau Report