South Korea vs Greece – 2010
Day 2, Match 1
South Korea vs. Greece, Group B
Date & Location
June 12, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
Broadcast details
Live on CBC & CBCSports.ca (7 am ET). Consult CBC’s full broadcast schedule.
What is at stake
This match will be the story of two teams still looking to persuade the world they are not one-tournament wonders: skillful South Korea could be a power within Asia but its stature on the world stage is still up for debate, & obstinate Greece h
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Injuries & suspensions
Greek central defender Vangelis Moras has a nagging groin injury & although he’s recovered, he will sit out the game against South Korea.
Player to watch for South Korea
Ki Sung-Yong – Tall & powerful, the former FC Seoul midfielder harried defenders in the K-League & his impressive physique will make him a force with Celtic in the Scottish Premier Lea
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Player to watch for Greece
Theofanis Gekas – Perhaps a symbol of Greece’s attacking intentions, the potent Theofanis Gekas was the top scorer in Europe in the work of World Cup qualifying. The solidly built forward has a delicate first touch & a excellent ability to head the ball toward the objective.
Key matchup
Georgios Samaras vs. Park Ji-Sung – Which one of these sparkplugs will take control of the midfield & ignite their team? Samaras, a lanky attacker, has tremendous
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balance, a keen positional sense & draws defenders like flies, allowing his countrymen to venture forward. Few midfielders in the world can boast the kind of stamina Park Ji-Sung can tap in to — so often he runs himself in to the ground from whistle to whistle.
South Korea point of view
“I’m not nervous because it is my third visit to South Africa. They will work hard to produce nice results.” — Coach Huh Jung-moo
Greek point of view
“South Korea is an excellent team & as in every World Cup match, you must give a 100 per-cent hard work to accomplish a nice result.” — Coach Otto Rehhagel
History
Greece & South Korea’s meeting in the group stage will be the first time the nations have met at the senior international level.