World Cup 2010 Game Previews – 6/15/2010
Written by Aaron on June 14, 2010 – 11:04 pm -
Group G – Game 2
North Korea vs. Brazil
ESPN – 2:30 PM ET
North Korea:
North Korea haven’t always had the opportunity to play in the World Cup, making their only appearance in 1966 and making it to the Quarter-finals, however now they look at the their chances in the finals. They aren’t necessarily in the easiest of groups. North Korea faces a daunting Brazil, Ivory Coast, and Portugal in Group G. In all reality, they have no chance. Nevertheless, North Korea has some rising players that are looking impressive, and their style of play is fast and vicious. Don’t let North Korea get on a counter attack – you will have no chance. They look to do their best in such a hard group, but at this point it’s good to say to North Korea: Good Job! You made it to the World Cup.
More after the jump…
North Korea’s key players:
Ri Myong-Guk: North Korea’s number one man in goal. If his team is going to earn respect and get noticed, it starts with this man. He is the reason why North Korea is where they are now. Throughout qualification, Ri only let in seven goals. Right now, Ri is considered the hottest hands in all of Korea. He is surely going to have to make some big saves this World Cup, and we think he will. But will it be enough for his team
Hong Yong-Jo: Hong’s experience in the Russian league is what earns him the right to be considered North Korea’s skipper. He is a very modest man, but plays with intent and heart. Hong lives in Russia without a Television or a refrigerator. He’s very level headed and zen-like. Is there any wonder why he is the captain of this team? Hong combines well with what seems to be like anyone on his team. He’s always there for his team, being in good positions to pass the ball, receive it in tight areas, and he is a great finisher. Hong’s presence will be noticed on the pitch as he leads North Korea in their first appearance in Forty-four years.
Brazil:
What more can be said about Brazil? Nothing needs to be said. Brazil is Brazil. Many of their opponents know the outcome of what’s going to happen to them, and sometimes the only thing you can do is absorb their pressure and kick the ball up field. Brazil came in first place in COMNEBOL with an impressive record. Now, the world’s best team looks to notch another star on their jersey with their sixth World Cup title. There’s no secret as to why the Brazilians are so amazing; they have fun while they play. But with Brazil’s head coach Dunga not calling up some of the country (and worlds) best soccer stars (Ronaldinho, Pato, Neymar), there begins to be some polite murmurs as legends Pele and Romario urged for these players inclusion on Dunga’s squad.
Brazil’s key players:
Kaka: The Real Madrid superstar leads the Brazilian team with number ten. He makes plays, has a deadly and accurate shot and can play as a target forward if needed. Kaka has impressed the world since he was in his teens, and now he feels more ready than ever before in this World Cup. Watch Kaka with his dribbling skills and passes the ball through acute angles. This World Cup, the world will be cheering Kaka’s name
Luis Fabiano: Luis Fabiano is a leader on this team. He is also one of the best strikers up front. Luis can pivot on a dime with the ball always at his feet. He embodies the way all Brazilians want to be known how to play. Although he is technically gifted with his dribbling skills, he certainly isn’t the best on his side. Luis is more of a bulldozer forward with nonstop pace. He lunges towards his defenders and can shake them off with a deft touch from side to side or a faint pass to an onrushing team mate. Luis has what it takes to get the Brazilians their sixth star.
Predictions:
Aaron York: (Brazil 4 – North Korea 0) I think the evil Koreans will sit back and play defensive and actually keep the score sheet clean for the first half, but Brazil will get a goal at some point in the second half, and once that happens, the flood gates open.
Taylor Fugate: Brazil 4 – North Korea 0
Playahatin.com writers Aaron York and Taylor Fugate will be bringing you previews and predictions for each game.
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June 15th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
They probably force their players to live breath and eat futbol. I feel sory for the Ho Chi Minh man winger that kept striking for goal from 30 yards out and missing the goal completeley. You are now puppy chow… hoowah!