World Cup Match Preview: Portugal vs North Korea
June 20/10
Portugal take to the field looking to make amends from the poor showing that kicked off their World Cup campaign. Coach Queiroz will want the team to attack from the get go as this Group could go down to goal differential for second spot and how many goals Portugal can muster tomorrow could have a huge impact on their quest for the Round of 16. A Portuguese setup would just about spell doom as their final encounter is against Brazil in this Group Stage.
Portugal- Keys to Victory
The Portuguese attack will need to find a way to get Ronaldo into the game at all costs as well the half backs need to get into the play more to give Portugal that extra kick.
North Korea- Keys to Victory
Will need to keep the Portuguese ball possession in check and be have proper formation on set pieces. North Korea need to use their speed to counter attack.
Portugal- Player to Watch
Simao, with Ronaldo getting all the attention Simao needs to bring his game to a higher level to get the pressure off the number 7.
North Korea- Player to Watch
Ri Myong Guk, the North Korean keeper will be tested and is the key to holding his team in the game if they are to have any chance of victory.
Portugal- Potential Starting Lineup
Eduardo, P. Ferreira, Alves, Carvalho, Coentrao, Meireles, Mendes, Tiago, Simao, Ronaldo, Liedson
North Korea- Potential Starting Lineup
Guk, Chon, Jun il, Hyok, Nam, M. Guk, Jin, Hak, Tea Se, Chol, Yong Jo
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