Group G – Korea DPR vs Ivory Coast preview

Posted on | June 23, 2010 | No Comments

Game:- Korea DPR vs Ivory Coast
Competition :- 2010 FIFA World Cup
Venue :- Mbomela Stadium, Nelspruit
Date :- Friday, 25th June 2010
KO time:- 16.00 South African time

Ivory Coast need a miracle to go through from the “Group of Death”. They would need to defeat Korea by an astronomical margin and hope that Portugal wilt against Brazil. Do you still fancy Eriksson’s men to achieve the impossible? Then Paddy Power are offering you good odds. Have a look.

Korea DPR – last few games – most recent game on top
v.Portugal – Loss 0-7
v.Brazil – Loss 1-2 (Ji Yun-Nam)
v.Nigeria – Loss 1-3 (Tae Se Jong)
v.Greece – Draw 2-2 (Tae Se Jong*2)
v.Paraguay – Loss 0-1

Coach Kim Jong-Hun defended his players and claimed responsibility for the dismal showing against Portugal. The entire nation would be hoping to secure their first points of the Cup against an enigmatic Ivory Coast side. The Koreans gave a good account of themselves in the first half and striker Jong Tae Se came close on a couple of occasions. Kim Kum Il could get a start for Korea DPR. Captain Hong Yong Jo will play just behind the strikers and provide creativity in midfield.

Ivory Coast – last few games – most recent game on top
v.Brazil – Loss 1-3 (Drogba)
v.Portugal – Draw 0-0
v.Japan – Win 2-0 (K Toure, OG)
v.Paraguay – Draw 2-2 (Drogba, Bamba)
v.Togo – Win 4-0

The Elephants’ loss was accompanied by a lot of criticism for the manner in which Kader Keita playacted to get Kaka sent off. The exclusion of Gervinho in the starting line up against Brazil was baffling. He should take his place ahead of Aruna Dindane. Didier Drogba will lead the line up front in what could possibly be his last ever World Cup game.

Verdict: Korea DPR 1-2 Ivory Coast (Tae Se Jong / Gervinho, Drogba)

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2. Group G – Portugal vs Korea DPR preview
3. Group G – Ivory Coast vs Portugal preview
4. Ivory Coast vs Ghana betting preview- African Cup of Nations
5. Ivory Coast vs Algeria preview- African Cup of Nations

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