PREVIEW PIALA DUNIA 2010: Brasil vs Korea Utara

Kick Off June 16, 2010 01:30:00 CDT at Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Twice facing Asian teams at the World Cup, Brazil could always melesakkan four goals: defeating China 4-0 in World Cup 2002, and defeating Japan 4-1 in World Cup 2006.

Brazil unbeaten in World Cup opening match in 76 years. Spain became the only team that can beat Brazil in the World Cup opening match, which was in 1934.

However, Carlos Dunga, coach of Brazil, not unlike those facing a set of mysterious when faced with North Korea at Ellis Park. It is not impossible this game becomes a nightmare for Brazil.

Brazil is often difficult to face teams who play ultra-defensive. Throughout qualifying, Brazil is three times forced to play without a goal by Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela, in front of the public.

Dunga estimates that North Korea, residents who attended the lowest ranking in the World Cup in 2010, will use the same approach. Moreover, 80 percent of the players that brought North Korea to South Africa based in the country.

Kim Jong-hun, coach of North Korea, even more mysterious. He closed to the press, and not much mengumbar said. North Korea also did not warm up games get much media coverage, so that Brazil had a lot to learn from the teams never face it.

Dunga known to be limited to one thing; North Korea had fond memories of the World Cup in 1966, when rid of Italy, and played incredible before losing to Portugal 5-3 in the quarterfinal.

Dunga input to come from Gerardo Martino, Paraguay coach. According to Martino, North Korea is able to survive with very good, very quick to counterattack, and made it difficult opponent on all fronts.

Sven-Goran Eriksson, coach of Ivory Coast, have the same impression. According to him, too few people know about Korea, but able to play well. North Korea, continued Eriksson, has a collection of tireless player.

Results friendly North Korea is not impressive, but that's no reason for Brazil to belittle. Unlike North Korea, Brazil friendly results were impressive, but no guarantee can duplicate the Samba Team in the first Group G match

5 last matches

Brazil
15-10-2009 Brasil 0-0 Venezuela
15-11-2009 Brazil 1-0 England
17-11-2009 Oman 0-2 Brazil
03-03-2010 Ireland 0-2 Brazil
02-06-2010 Zimbabwe 0-3 Brazil

North Korea
18-03-2010 Mexico 2-1 North Korea
22-04-2010 South Africa 0-0 North Korea
15-05-2010 Paraguay 1-0 North Korea
26-05-2010 Greece 2-2 North Korea
06-06-2010 Nigeria 3-1 North Korea


Brazilian situation

Julio Cesar downward slide back, after missing the friendly against Tanzania due to a back injury. The only thing that makes dizzy coach Carlos Dunga is to choose between Elano and Ramires.

Elano more experienced. Ramirez got talent, and potential shine since the first game. Dunga did not want to take risks by leaving Elano. He made it as a starter. Ramires will be given the opportunity a few minutes in the second round.

Players Forecast Composition (4-4-2): Julio Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Juan, Michel Bastos, Felipe Melo, Gilberto Silva, Elano, Kaka, Robinho, Luis Fabiano.


North Korea Situation

Coach Kim Jong-hun will only lose Kim Yong-jun, who is competing ban. It was not too upset, because North Korea did not lose power. An Yong-Tae Jong-rights and a pedestal will be the last Stalinist state on earth.

North Korea relies on relatively only mental strength, and motivation to follow in the footsteps of their brethren; South Korea, which won a first victory. Memory and 1966. Options for North Korea is to serve the Brazilian technical advantages with the physical approach.

Players Forecast Composition (4-4-2): Ri Myong-woof, Ri Kwang-chon, Nam Song-chol, chol-jin Pak, Ri Jun-il, Ji Yun-Nam, Mun In-woof, An Yong-rights , Pak Nam-chol, Hong Yong-jo, Jong Tae-se.


Eligible players Observed

Luis Fabiano: It's hard to say who the players were observed in Brazil worth this fight. But Luis Fabiano started to pursue an opportunity Golden Boot, with a packed two or three goals in the inaugural match.

Jong Tae-Se: Public Korean Peninsula, even the whole Asia, called The Asian Rooney. He had proved their quality when the Greek goalkeeper twice breaking into, and once the goalkeeper of Nigeria. If Brazil ignore the back-line, Jong Tae-a collection will add to his goal.


Prediction

This game is not impossible to be World Cup's all-time shock for Brazil. But who dare to predict Brazil will be in a heap. Castrol World Predictor estimates that Brazil won the match opportunities to reach 80 percent, while North Korea will play ultradefensif.

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Both teams have never met one another. Brazil and North Korea could even be called a different world.

From the appearance record for example, Brazil is one of the teams that have eaten salt following the four-yearly tournament it. While North Korea only once took part in this tournament.

Note the match both teams are also statistically different from 180 degrees. In the last five test matches both teams, Brazil recorded a 100 percent victory, while North Korea is zero percent.

Yes, North Korea could reap only a draw and lost. Even in their last five games tests, the percentage losing more than a draw.

Both teams will melakoni match at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg.

Second Team Match Results:
Brazil
vs. England (15/11/2009) 1-0
vs Oman (17/11/2009) 2-0
vs. Republic of Ireland (03/03/2010) 2-0
vs Zimbabwe (06/02/2010) 3-0
vs Tanzania (7/6/2010) 5-1

North Korea
vs. Mexico (18/03/2010) 2-1
vs South Africa (22/04/2010 0-0
vs Paraguay (15/05/2010) 1-0
vs Greece (05/26/2010) 2-2
vs. Nigeria (06/06/2010) 3-1