World Cup group stage H second round South Korea VS Ghana
match time: 21:00 pm on November 28, Beijing time, 21:00 pm
highlights
The first round draw and the Ghana team who lost the first round met in the second round of the group stage. This game is a life-and-death battle for both teams. Losing may basically be a farewell to the group stage, and the game will inevitably be full of sparks.
As the winner of the Premier League Golden Boot, the "No. 1 Asian" Son Heung-min performed averagely in the first round of the group stage and had not scored yet. Can he score his first goal in this World Cup in the match against Ghana?
In this World Cup, in addition to host Qatar , Australia, Iran, Japan and Saudi Arabia have all won their first wins. As traditional Asian strong teams, can South Korea usher in its first victory and catch up with its Asian partners?
The recent situation of the Korean team
In the first round of Group H, the South Korean team drew with 0-0 with Uruguay . Both sides had few opportunities in the whole game, and only 1 shot was on the right foot. To score 1 point each is also an acceptable result for the Korean team. After all, if the ball is lost, the team will be in a relatively critical situation.
According to the latest news from Korean reporters, Kim Min-jae has currently missed pre-match training for two consecutive days, and the defensive general is suspected of playing in Ghana. For the Korean team, whose defense is already a weaker link, this news is undoubtedly a worse problem.
Ghana's recent situation
In the first round of Group H, Ghana lost to Portugal with a score of 2-3. Ghana was completely suppressed on the scene, and his strength on paper was not as good as Portugal. However, Ghana fought with Portugal until the last moment with his resilience, proving that he was by no means a bottom team at the slaughter of others. In the whole game, Ghana scored 2 goals with 3 shots, and the offensive efficiency should not be underestimated.
Past match records
Ghana and South Korea have never had a match record in the history of the World Cup. The two sides have played 6 times in history, with 3 wins and 3 losses equally. In 2006, South Korea played two friendly matches with Ghana, both losing 1-3. In 2011, South Korea defeated Ghana 2-1, and in 2014, South Korea lost 0-4 again.
Pre-match remarks
According to the latest news from reporter Gary Al-Smith, South Korean coach Paul Bento confirmed Wolves forward Huang Xichan will not participate in the match against Ghana on Monday, and Kim Min-jae is 50% likely to play.
Pre-match analysis
Korean team, although the last time they lost 0-4 against Ghana, it has been 8 years after all, and the reference is not very meaningful. At present, most of the players in the Korean team are relatively unfamiliar with Ghana. The only result that the Korean team wants to see in this game is 3 points. Tai Chi Hu definitely doesn't want to enter the last round of Portugal with 1 or 2 points.
Therefore, if you want to win, your offensive performance is particularly critical. Son Heung-min, who appeared in a mask in the last game, did not show his due state. Facing Garner, Son Heung-min is undoubtedly the largest player among the 22 players, and his performance will directly determine the direction of the entire game.
Ghana, after losing to Portugal, the strongest on paper in the group, Ghana actually put down his burden. The South Korean team is the opponent that Ghana has the opportunity to defeat. The team's midfield core seemed to have lost his style in Arsenal in the last game, and he needs to adjust his state as soon as possible to restore his leadership and confidence.
Overall, Huang Xican's absence will have a greater impact on the South Korean team, which means that Son Heung-min will encounter a tighter defense. Ghana, who scored 2 goals in the last round, will obviously have more confidence in the attack group. The strength of the two sides is small, which will be a relatively anxious game.