Its David vs Goliath as Brazil take on Korea DPR, Tuesday June 15, as Brazil tries for their sixth World Cup Championship. Brazil is competing in their 19th FIFA World Cup, while Korea DPR makes their second. World Cup oddsmakers at BODOG.com have Brazil as -1600 moneyline favorites over Korea DPR (+2000) with a DRAW at (+1000) . Be sure to get your Brazil vs Korea DPR 2010 FIFA World Cup Group G Odds in now at BODOG.com
Brazil booked their place in South Africa with three games to spare. Their build-up featured five straight friendly wins, since their successful defense of last year’s FIFA Confederation World Cup here in South Africa, they have recorded eight wins in ten matches played. Brazil's attacking quality needs little introduction and should ensure a tough fight for the East Asian team. Brazil’s lineup features such talents as Kaka, Gilberto Silva and Luis Fabiano. Silva, the former Arsenal star, has the experience of lifting the trophy in the FIFA World Cup in 2002 and his presence at the tournament in Germany in 2006 was superb, "I have the potential to make a big contribution."Gilberto is not in the twilight of his career, but the 33-year-old admitted that the issue of his age "at one stage annoyed me – but it has since been a source of inspiration. Brazil’s experienced squad is the oldest in the FIFA World Cup, averaging 29 years and 60 days, while Korea’s are the third youngest (25 years and 140 days). Coach Luis Fabiano will be eager to maintain the form that brought his squad nine goals in eleven qualifying games – as well as 15 in 23 Liga outings for Sevilla in 2009/10. Brazil have lost only two of their previous 18 opening games at FIFA World Cups.
"The responsibility is always bigger for Brazil so we will face a lot of difficulties in our first game. There's an anxiety to record our first win but the most important thing is how the team should perform on the pitch to avoid any upset," Gilberto Silva, Brazil midfielder.
Korea DPR left it until the closing match to seal qualification with a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia. In their eleven warm-up matches they yielded just two victories. The Koreans will be lacking the experience that Brazil has, but they will show nothing less than full determination. Two-thirds of the squad come from domestic clubs. FC Rostov's Hong Yong-Jo was in lethal form up front, the 27-year-old goalgetter scoring four times in as many games. Playing alongside him is Japan-based Jong Tae-Se, who has the power and pace to breach any rearguard. Home-based midfielder Mun In-Guk is the man who makes the team tick, while keeper Ri Myong-Guk's safe hands and agility can be relied upon between the sticks. Coach Kim Jong-Hun is the man responsible for Korea DPR’s success. Given his squad largely consists of domestic-based players lacking in international experience, the strategist favours a pragmatic and defensive approach based around discipline and teamwork.
"You can't say we have big chances just as you can't say we have no chance. It will not be easy to compete against players like Kaka, but this is also a dream," An Yong-Hak, Korea DPR midfielder.
Brazil vs Korea DPR
When: Tuesday, June 15 – 2:30 AM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Brazil -1600
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