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Hong Myung-bo’s side began their campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Czechia before being edged 1-0 by Mexico, a result which left the Taegeuk Warriors with one final hurdle to clear in their bid to reach the knockout stage.
Victory would guarantee Korea Republic a place in the Round of 32, while a draw could leave them dependent on the result between Mexico and Czechia. Defeat, however, would open the door for South Africa to leapfrog them.
Victory would guarantee Korea Republic a place in the Round of 32, while a draw could leave them dependent on the result between Mexico and Czechia. Defeat, however, would open the door for South Africa to leapfrog them.
Korea Republic will take confidence from the quality and depth within a squad that ranks among the strongest they have brought to a FIFA World Cup in recent years.
Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-min remains the inspirational figure and captain, while Hwang Hee-chan’s direct running, Lee Kang-in’s creativity and Hwang In-beom’s control in midfield give Hong several routes to goal.
Korea Republic showed enough in their first two matches to suggest they have the balance to progress. The challenge now is to respond with the control and sharpness needed in a decisive group stage fixture.
Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-min remains the inspirational figure and captain, while Hwang Hee-chan’s direct running, Lee Kang-in’s creativity and Hwang In-beom’s control in midfield give Hong several routes to goal.
Korea Republic showed enough in their first two matches to suggest they have the balance to progress. The challenge now is to respond with the control and sharpness needed in a decisive group stage fixture.
South Africa, beaten 2-0 by Mexico before drawing 1-1 with Czechia, enter the fixture knowing only a win will realistically keep their campaign alive.
Bafana Bafana are likely to test Korea Republic with their pace, strength and direct play, particularly in transition, and Hong’s side will need to manage those moments with discipline.
Having reached the Round of 16 at Qatar 2022, the Taegeuk Warriors know another positive result would extend their stay at the expanded Finals and underline their standing as one of Asia’s leading contenders.
Bafana Bafana are likely to test Korea Republic with their pace, strength and direct play, particularly in transition, and Hong’s side will need to manage those moments with discipline.
Having reached the Round of 16 at Qatar 2022, the Taegeuk Warriors know another positive result would extend their stay at the expanded Finals and underline their standing as one of Asia’s leading contenders.
South Africa v Korea Republic
Venue: Estadio Monterrey(Guadalupe)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC-6)
Venue: Estadio Monterrey(Guadalupe)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC-6)
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