South Korea Aims to Surprise Champions in Power
(8 years ago)South Korea will face world-powered champions in Group F's third and final match. Asians have lost their first two matches, but are still in the race to secure a seat among the top 16 World Cup teams. They need a victory [...]
South Korea will face world-powered champions in Group F's third and final match.
Asians have lost their first two matches, but are still in the race to secure a seat among the top 16 World Cup teams.
They need a victory with more than one goal against Germany and for Sweden to lose against Mexico.
Koreans made a good show in the match against Mexico, but fate wasn't with them after they were finally beaten 2-1 thanks to a penalty.
As far as Germany is concerned, the 2-1 victory achieved in the last minute of the match after Cross goal, against Sweden, has saved world champions in force from an early elimination since the group stage.
Germany will qualify in the 1/8 round with a victory, as well as a draw, if Sweden fails to win against Mexico.