Cote d’Ivoire can make the last 16, Friday June 25, if they can beat Korea DPR, by bettering Portugal’s 7-0 triumph over Korea DPR, in Group H of FIFA World Cup 2010. Sven Goran Eriksson’s men also needing already-qualified Brazil to defeat Portugal, while Korea look to save face. World Cup oddsmakers at BODOG.com have Cote d’Ivoire as -285 moneyline favorites over Korea DPR (+750) with a DRAW at (+370) . Be sure to get your Korea DPR vs Cote d’Ivoire 2010 World Cup Predictions Group H Odds in now at BODOG.com
Korea DPR lost 2-1 to Brazil in their opener and then got pounded by Portugal 7-0 recently. shown some positive signs during their tournament so far, with their two defeats mostly reflecting inexperience at the back. His side will now go all out to obtain one or even three morale-boosting points to end their stay with something to show for their efforts, and captain Hong Yong-Jo will be vital to their game plan along with Pak Nam-Chol and Mun In-Guk. As for Jong Tae-Se, he will hope to pounce on any counter-attacking opportunities, with the AFC team again relying on their pace and ability to press opponents.
"Our last defeat was painful. What went against us in the Portugal game was our lack of concentration. We’ve tried to stay positive. We need to be ready against Côte d'Ivoire, even if we haven’t had much time to prepare as we’d like ,” An Yong Hak, Korea DPR midfielder.
Cote d’Ivoire lost 3-1 to Brazil recently and drew 0-0 to Portugal in their opener. Nine strikes separate Portugal and Côte d'Ivoire in goal-difference terms, so Didier Drogba and Co will be hoping Brazil can help them out by racking up a few efforts of their own. Eriksson’s team will rely on their power and technical prowess to gain ground going forward , with Yaya Toure, Siaka Tiene and Emmanuel Eboue entrusted with getting moves started and both Salomon Kalou and Aruna Dindane charged with feeding chief marksman Drogba from the wings. If those players click, the North Koreans can expect to come under relentless pressure.
"We wanted to qualify. We’ve still got a chance, but it’s complicated. We’ll go out on the pitch with the sole ambition of winning and scoring as many goals as possible – between seven and nine. We’ll give everything we have and perhaps we’ll end up making it. In football, you never know,” Didier Zokora, Côte d’Ivoire defender.
Korea DPR vs Cote d’Ivoire
When: Friday, June 25- 10:00 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Cote -285
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