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Korea have struggled defensively since some players retirements

Outright odds : 250/1
Group G Winners : 10/1

South Korea shocked the soccer world 4 years ago when they beat Italy and Spain to reach the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup.?? It was a outstanding feat.?? In the group stage, an opening match win over Poland and a shock 1-0 victory over Portugal ensured they became the first Asian team to qualify from the group stage since Saudi Arabia in 1994.??

In the second round they defeated Italy in extra time, a result which saw winning goal scorer Ahn Jung-Hwan sacked by his bosses at Serie A club Perugia.?? They rimmed past Spain on penalties in the quarter final before a narrow 1-0 defeat against Germany in the semis brought their fairytale run to a close.??

expectancies have risen significantly since then and Guus Hiddink is a hard act to follow.?? During qualification Korea went thru 2 coaches before fellow Dutchman Dick Advocaat usurped in preparation for the finals in Germany.??

South Korea were some distance from convincing during qualification and Hiddkink’s inheritor, HUmberto Coelho, lasted only two qualifying matches.?? He resigned after an embarrassing goalless draw against the Maldives whose current pedigree has a 12-0 defeat to Syria and 17-0 hammering against Iran.??

Jo Bonfrere usurped and notwithstanding steering the team to their 5th successive World Cup finals, quit in August 2005 following lacklustre performances.?? Korea finished as runners up in their qualifying group but endured home and away defeats to Saudi Arabia and an away draw to lowly Uzbekistan.??

While Hiddink enjoyed nearly half a season with the team 4 years ago in preparation for the 2002 finals, Advocaat, in comparison, has hardly had a chance to get to know his squad.??

South Korea won’t be seen as an unassessed quantity and a number of players are excelling at club level in Europe.?? Hiddink took a number of quality players with him to PSV Eindoven following the last contest while Park Ji-Sung secured a move to Manchester United.??

it may also be argued that Korea have struggled defensively since some of their vet defenders retired since the last World Cup.?? Significantly previous captain and defensive lynchpin Myung Bo Hong who took part in the 1990, 1994, 1998 and 2002 finals, ultimately retiring with 135 caps.??

counseled Bet
Following a remarkable run four years back, South Korea could revert to their old techniques of not making it past the group stage.?? Expectancy is at abest-ever record} high but they could suffer from a shock against Togo in their opening match who may be adequate for a draw.??

Togo vs South Korea draw 9/4.

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