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Really looking forward to this game. Would've much preferred it to have been the last game, group winners being decided by it. In this spot, BOTH may be happy to be more determined to avoid defeat, over risking the L for the W. If that mentality is there, hopefully it only kicks in as we're nearing the close of the match.
The Koreans one of the most visually impressive on opening, even if we need to take into account the turgid side they were facing. This is a good test for Mexico, and I fully expect them to perform much better than they did in their opener.. where quite frankly they appeared happy enough not to expend unnecessary energy in such a simple 3pt grab against such toothless opposition. Against this type of dangerous outfit they won't be allowed to coast for 90+.
Always hard to bet against Mexico on home soil, esp in the Azteca where that arena, the demanding raucous crowd piled with the challenge of dealing with the abnormal altitude makes things extremely tough for all visitors.
High Altitude (2,000m+): The Estadio Azteca (2,200m) crosses squarely into true high altitude. At this threshold, the human body's ability to absorb oxygen drops sharply.
The great news for Korea is they've avoided the Azteca and the EXTREME conditions that come with that, and landed with playing in Guadalajara, where conditions are more manageable. Which is where they played so well in their opener.
Low-to-Moderate Altitude (1,000m - 1,500m): Guadalajara sits right at the upper edge of this boundary. The body experiences mild stress, but elite lung capacity can compensate relatively well.
“We’ll play at about 1,600 meters (5,250 feet),” said head coach Hong Myung-bo. “We’ve had very little exposure to this environment, so I’ve consulted with experts to determine our needs. We now have detailed plans not only for training but also for what happens off the pitch during our stay.”
To prepare, the Korean squad has been stationed at more than 4,300 feet (1,300 meters) in Salt Lake City, Utah, since May 18.
“Spending two to three weeks at altitude stimulates the body to produce more red blood cells and improves oxygen-carrying capacity, meaning players arrive with some degree of adaptation rather than experiencing the full, acute environmental stress on match day.”
Had Korea been impressing for more than 1 solitary game, and against better opps than the rotten Czechs, I'd have defo considered taking a chance on them as solid underdogs at a nice price. As it is, I'll enjoy this one with no money staked on it.
As always, hoping for some good entertaining play with plenty of GOALS, and happy for all backers who've chanced them
The Koreans one of the most visually impressive on opening, even if we need to take into account the turgid side they were facing. This is a good test for Mexico, and I fully expect them to perform much better than they did in their opener.. where quite frankly they appeared happy enough not to expend unnecessary energy in such a simple 3pt grab against such toothless opposition. Against this type of dangerous outfit they won't be allowed to coast for 90+.
Always hard to bet against Mexico on home soil, esp in the Azteca where that arena, the demanding raucous crowd piled with the challenge of dealing with the abnormal altitude makes things extremely tough for all visitors.
High Altitude (2,000m+): The Estadio Azteca (2,200m) crosses squarely into true high altitude. At this threshold, the human body's ability to absorb oxygen drops sharply.
The great news for Korea is they've avoided the Azteca and the EXTREME conditions that come with that, and landed with playing in Guadalajara, where conditions are more manageable. Which is where they played so well in their opener.
Low-to-Moderate Altitude (1,000m - 1,500m): Guadalajara sits right at the upper edge of this boundary. The body experiences mild stress, but elite lung capacity can compensate relatively well.
“We’ll play at about 1,600 meters (5,250 feet),” said head coach Hong Myung-bo. “We’ve had very little exposure to this environment, so I’ve consulted with experts to determine our needs. We now have detailed plans not only for training but also for what happens off the pitch during our stay.”
To prepare, the Korean squad has been stationed at more than 4,300 feet (1,300 meters) in Salt Lake City, Utah, since May 18.
“Spending two to three weeks at altitude stimulates the body to produce more red blood cells and improves oxygen-carrying capacity, meaning players arrive with some degree of adaptation rather than experiencing the full, acute environmental stress on match day.”
Had Korea been impressing for more than 1 solitary game, and against better opps than the rotten Czechs, I'd have defo considered taking a chance on them as solid underdogs at a nice price. As it is, I'll enjoy this one with no money staked on it.
As always, hoping for some good entertaining play with plenty of GOALS, and happy for all backers who've chanced them
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4.2 too big for SK, a really decent technical side.
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OK, I went overs at 2.4 again just because there's been tons of goals so dar in this WC.
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Laid 0-0,0-1 (SK),1-1.
On Mexico 2-0,2-1 & 3-0. Hoping they don't play for a draw in this. |
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South korea need to score mexico just messing about
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ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh
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Cross deserved a better finish.
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We be lucky to get goals in this game
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Only takes 1 to spark it all off.
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Its all too slow in most of these games waste of time
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Quality of passing in most game s is terrible
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Absolute shocker atm.
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THEY playing this like there is no goals on the pitch
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No chance of overs here. Two poor teams.
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Defo not the tempo I expected
 I thought both teams would be much more aggressive, taking some risks, only happy enough with the DRAW if it got close to FT. The first 40mins have looked as though we've entered the can't risk, end phase already. Very disappointing. |
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That effort sums this game up.
Appaling. |
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0-0 nailed on !
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Poorest 1st half I can recall so far. Made the Netherlands-Japan 1st half seem like fancy fireworks!
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Small loss on overs. Basically just some of my profit from the earlier games. Neither team are interested in going for it.
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Fckng Cack
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Thats out of order with the money you pay to get in .mexico no intention hardly leaving their half
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If this tops up 0-0 but both lose 2-0 in the
last game,1 could go out couldn't they? |
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"Mexico is incredibly safe: Since Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match, they hold the direct head-to-head advantage over them if they finish tied. Mexico would comfortably secure either a top-two spot or be overwhelmingly favoured to advance as one of the best 3rd-placed teams with 4 points.
South Korea is also safe: Historically, in tournaments using this format (like the 24-team UEFA Euros), 4 points has a nearly 100% success rate for advancing as a third-placed team. It is mathematically rare for more than four 3rd-placed teams across 12 groups to finish with better than 4 points." |
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BANG!
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Goalllllllllllllllllllllll
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Just what the game needed. A RIDICULOUS ERROR!
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Now we might have a game 1-1 and then it will go back to doing nothing ha
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Boom.
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Butterfingers.
Oi Oi |
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Just done 1-1
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Good if Korea lose here then we can ALL pile on them to beat that rotten South African side!
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Bring the kid on!
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2-0 ft looks NAILED ON.
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1-0 ft I meant.
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Why are korea standing still
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Keep talking about water break killing the game the game is dead since the start
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The kid still not on
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Dman it! What a pass!!
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NADA on target for Korea
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