South Korea will rely on history for their World Cup match against Greece, Saturday June 12, at Port Elizabeth Stadium in Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth. Korea has never met Greece in World Cup action, but Korea were 1-0 friendly winners in February 2007, following a 1-1 draw in January 2006. World Cup oddsmakers at BODOG.com have Greece as slim +150 moneyline favorite over South Korea (+180) with the over/under set at 2.5 goals . Be sure to get your South Korea vs Greece Odds 2010 FIFA World Cup Group B in now at BODOG.com
South Korea were the only team to remain undefeated in Asian Zone qualifying, with seven victories and a draw, and as a result go into the tournament full of confidence despite losing each of their final warm-up matches 1-0, against Belarus and Spain. They’ll rely on their best player Ji-Sung Park who is the undisputed star of the Korea Republic team . Thanks to his exploits with Premier League powerhouse Manchester United, the attacking all-rounder is an idol in his homeland and in 2008 became the first ever Asian player to win the UEFA Champions League.
Greece took the long road to South Africa. The 2004 European champions had to come through a tricky play-off tie with Ukraine to book their place at the finals. Greece have a way of shutting down opponents in the midfield thanks to the heart of Greece football Georgios Karagounis. The Panathinaikos captain will be doing his best to break down the Koreans' attacking style with another typically industrious display. Greece crashed out of their only FIFA World Cup to date in 1994 with zero points and zero goals . In the USA they lost 4-0 to Argentina, 2-0 to Nigeria and 4-0 to Bulgaria. They will now be hoping to reverse those results against the Argentina and the Nigeria at South Africa 2010.
"Countries like South Korea have great team spirit and plenty of passion. We won't disappoint the Greek people. You feel as though you are among the best teams in the world, and that's no small thing." Otto Rehhagel, Greece coach.
"In our eyes, the match against Greece is the most important of the group stage. If we can win that, we'll have the opportunity to play differently against Argentina and Nigeria." Lee-Young-Pyo, Korea Republic defender.
South Korea vs Greece
When: Saturday, June 12 – 7:30 AM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Greece +150
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