Portugal and Korea DPR fight for crucial points in 2010 FIFA World Cup Group G Standings, on Monday June 21. Portugal is in second and Korea is last in Group G Standings. World Cup oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Portugal as -300 moneyline favorites over Korea DPR (+850) with a DRAW at (+350) . Be sure to get your Portugal vs Korea DPR 2010 FIFA World Cup Group G Odds in now at BODOG.com
Portugal drew 0-0 with Côte d'Ivoire last match; and they’ll need to secure their first win of the tournament to brighten their qualification prospects. Eventually they’re going to have to face Brazil from their group. "I want to register my respect for North Korea," he said of a reclusive team ranked 105 in the world to Portugal's three. "They are lower in the rankings but that is just on paper. In the World Cup, there are never any easy games and sometimes there are surprises. The 32 best teams in the world are present here; all are competent, ambitious and determined to fly their flag high."Portugal will go into the match without influential playmaker Deco, who has a hip injury and did not train on Sunday. The Chelsea star has been the focal point around which Portugal's attacking exploits have centred since Luis Figo's retirement, and his absence is a big blow.
”We’ll have to play higher up the pitch against the North Koreans and take more risks because we need a victory. Obviously we can’t afford to play the way we did in our last match. We got a point against a very strong team and now we’ll approach the next game with a clear goal: to win,” Carlos Queiroz, Portugal coach.
Korea lost 1-2 to Brazil, but they kept Brazil quiet until the second half of their opening encounter. It was only after the break that the five-time world champions managed to force their way through the Asian side’s stubborn defenses. The Koreans were expected to be the weakest team in Group G, thought to be one of the tougher pools in the FIFA World Cup, but it’s not turning out that way. Korean got almost everyone behind the ball to blunt Brazil's natural samba flair and they will need more of the same if they want to tame Portugal and their captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
“Portugal are one of the potential competition winners. We started this World Cup against one of the biggest teams in the world and I think there’ll be less pressure against Portugal . We have a real chance of winning this match,” Jong Tae Se, Korea DPR forward.
Portugal vs Korea DPR
When: Monday, June 21 – 7:30 AM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Portugal -300
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