Group B – Korea Republic Analysis

Korea Republic will be the Asian team with the highest number of appearances in the World Cup following their qualification for the 2010 tournament. However, they are up against a tough Group for the first round with Argentina, Greece and Nigeria all looking to advance. The toughest competition for Korea Republic will be Argentina. However, Argentina has been showing inconsistent numbers during the qualifier and Nigeria, although not a favorite to win, will be playing on their home soil.

Bet365.com is currently offering odds on the June 12th game between Korea Republic and Greece. The difference between a Greek win and tie are very small with 3.30 odds on Greece and 3.20 odds on a tie. The odds being offered by Bet365.com for Korea Republic to win are 2.25.

Odds currently offered by other sites are similarly inconclusive. At BetUS.com, the odds offered for this match up are the same for a Korea Republic win and tie at 3.10. The odds for a Greek victory are set at 2.30. You can also place an over and under bet (2) on the June 12th game at BetUS. The over bet odds are currently listed as -1.95 while the under is listed as -1.85.

Korea Republic – Beyond Group B

Although certainly not as much of an underdog as Korea DPR (1001.00), Ladbrokes still lists the odds of Korea Republic winning the 2010 World Cup as 126.00. They are no strangers to strong progression in the World Cup as their 2002 appearance rose them to the semi-finals. Many analysts are predicted that a similar showing may be unlikely in 2010.

Results of Korea Republic’s Qualifying Stages:

02/06/08 – Korea Republic – 4:0 – Turkmenistan
03/26/08 – Korea DPR – 0:0 – Korea Republic
05/31/08 – Korea Republic – 2:2 – Jordan
06/07/08 – Jordan – 0:1 – Korea Republic
06/14/08 – Turkmenistan – 1:3 – Korea Republic
06/22/08 – Korea Republic – 0:0 Korea DPR
09/10/08 – Korea DPR – 1:1 – Korea Republic
10/15/08 – Korea Republic – 4:1 – United Arab Emirates
11/19/08 – Saudi Arabia – 0:2 – Korea Republic
02/11/09 – Iran – 1:1 – Korea Republic
04/01/09 – Korea Republic – 1:0 – Korea DPR
06/06/09 – United Arab Emirates – 0:2 – Korea Republic
06/10/09 – Korea Republic – 0:0 – Saudi Arabia
06/17/09 – Korea Republic – 1:1 – Iran

The Korea Republic Team

The Korean Republic team will be counting on mid-fielder Park Ji-Sung to continue his impressive play. In addition forwards Lee Dong-Gook and Ahn Jung-Hwan will have to continue their goal streaks for Korea Republic to have a chance against Greece and the rest of Group B.

Korea Republic World Cup History

Korea Republic took fourth place in the 2002 World Cup with a record of 3-2-2.
During the years 1986, 1990, 1994 and 1998, Korea Republic was eliminated in the first round.
2006 was the most recent World Cup appearance for Korea Republic where they posted a record of 1-1-1.

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