Korea to target 'fragile' Nigeria
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June 22, 2010, Tuesday
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SOUTH Korea has targeted the sometimes fragile Nigerian temperament as a route to victory when a tight World Cup Group B reaches a climax today with all four teams still in the hunt for a second round spot.
Despite a thrashing at the hands of Argentina in their last match, victory for the South Koreans should give them a place in the knockout stage for the first time on foreign soil.
Nigeria must consider itself lucky to still be alive in the group after two defeats and needs a first win over the South Koreans, and hope for an Argentina victory over the Greeks. The Nigerians' 1-2 defeat by the Greeks came after midfielder Sani Kaita was dismissed for kicking out at Vassilis Torosidis and South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo is hoping to provoke a similar reaction from the Africans.
"We won't go out on the field aiming for a draw. It will be a difficult match but we will play a winning game," Huh said.
"As seen in the case of Sani Kaita who was sent off the field, we need to put pressure on the Nigerians so that they become agitated and lose their temper. We cannot allow them to play freely on the field."
Nigerian defenders Taye Taiwo and Elderson Echiejile, who suffered injuries against Greece, could be available for the today's game.
Despite a thrashing at the hands of Argentina in their last match, victory for the South Koreans should give them a place in the knockout stage for the first time on foreign soil.
Nigeria must consider itself lucky to still be alive in the group after two defeats and needs a first win over the South Koreans, and hope for an Argentina victory over the Greeks. The Nigerians' 1-2 defeat by the Greeks came after midfielder Sani Kaita was dismissed for kicking out at Vassilis Torosidis and South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo is hoping to provoke a similar reaction from the Africans.
"We won't go out on the field aiming for a draw. It will be a difficult match but we will play a winning game," Huh said.
"As seen in the case of Sani Kaita who was sent off the field, we need to put pressure on the Nigerians so that they become agitated and lose their temper. We cannot allow them to play freely on the field."
Nigerian defenders Taye Taiwo and Elderson Echiejile, who suffered injuries against Greece, could be available for the today's game.
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