South Korea: draws 0:0 with Uruguay in the first round, and relies on high center forward Cao Guicheng 's two headers to equalize the score, but in the end, he lost the game 2:3. There are some highlights in the two games, but the problems are also prominent. When Sun Xingmin is closely defended, the offensive methods are relatively single, mainly relying on crosses from the side, and the center strikes the ball. Defensively, the performance of goalkeepers and centre-backs is heartbreaking, especially in the second game, where both goals conceded were their responsibility. Of course, this has a big objective factor. The number one star Son Heung-min and defensive player Kim Min-jae were both affected by injuries and were in poor condition. Another main striker, , Huang Xican, was unable to appear due to injury, which also had a great impact on the team's strength. In this game, it is not yet confirmed whether Kim Min-jae and Hwang Hee-chan can play. In addition, coach Bento was fined a red card for playing and could not command on the bench. The only good news is that Portugal has basically locked in the first place in the group and may be reserved for this game in order to prepare for the knockout stage.
Portugal: defeated Ghana 3:2 in the first round, and defeated Uruguay 2:0 in the second round, showing outstanding strength. The three forwards, C Ronaldo, , Felix, and B Fee , all performed well. With two consecutive victories, they have basically secured the first place in Group H. There is a high probability that some main players will be rotated in this game and will stay in preparation for the knockout stage. There is a possibility that all three main forwards will be on the bench. But in order to ensure the first place in the group and avoid Brazil, we may formulate a strategy to win and ensure a draw in this game, so that we can win at best. If we can't win, we can at least not lose. Ronaldo, who missed the joint training two days ago, has returned to participate in training. The team is currently in good condition and is in good condition.
has only once in history. In the 2002 Korean and Japanese World Cup group stage, South Korea relied on Park Ji-sung's world wave to win 1:0 when the two of the Portuguese team were dyed red.
[Match Outlook]
The showdown between Son Heung-min and Cristiano Ronaldo is a major highlight of this game. However, the strength of the two teams is very different, and Son Heung-min will receive much less support than Ronaldo. This duel with different starting points, there is no spark that the two people collided. Just like the match between Argentina and Poland , Messi is booming, but Lewandowski is hard to support. Son Heung-min may not be as lonely as Lewandowski in this game, but he may still be a little isolated and helpless.
In order to strengthen the offense in this game, , Li Gangren, who was a substitute in the first two games, may start. Cao Guicheng, who performed well in the field, is likely to continue to start. The defense may use the formation of four defenders and double midfielders, but the possibility of replacing the goalkeeper is not ruled out. The offensive method is to cross to to find the center, or counterattack to find Son Heung-min. This relatively simple offensive method is relatively easy to defend and has a relatively low success rate. You can only create more opportunities through active running and increase the possibility of scoring. However, the physical fitness of the first two games is very expensive. I have to ask a question mark on how good the physical fitness of the South Korean team is in this game.
Portugal will likely rotate some of the main players, especially Ronaldo and Pepe and , so that the substitutes will go up and find their status. They may not want to play too aggressively, but the Koreans may fight to the death, so they will force the Portuguese team to be active. If they can gain an advantage on the field, score goals or maintain balance in the game, the main players may not be on the field. But if the goal is conceded first, the main force is likely to come out of the bench and turn the situation around.
Although South Korea has always been known for its tenacious fighting spirit, core players may not be able to appear due to injuries, coaches cannot command on the spot, they must score 3 points to have the chance to qualify, the first two games consume too much physical fitness, and the opponent's strength is obviously stronger than them. All of this makes it difficult to see that they can win the game. They are likely to become two Asian teams that have not won without winning.
This game predicts that the Korean team will lose, and it is difficult to score more than one goal.
[Score prediction] South Korea 0-1 Portugal
