World Cup Match 49 Preview

Match 49 doesn't seem a very significant number but it means we begin the knockout phase of the World Cup and the first game see's the surprise winners of Group A go up against the surprise qualifiers from Group B, Uruguay v South Korea
Uruguay have played well from day one and are rightly favorites for this match but South Korea shouldn't be underestimated.  They could cause a shock.  They need their midfield general Ji Sung Park on his game today though where as Uruguay have the most powerful strike-force in European football spear headed by Athletico Madrid's Diego Forlan.  I reckon it'll be a close encounter but Uruguay to qualify.


Head To Head: Uruguay 4 wins, Draw 1 South Korea 0 wins
Last Meeting: 24/03/2007 Seoul South Korea 0 Uruguay 2
Odds: Uruguay 10/11 Draw 12/5 South Korea 4/1
Verdict: 2-1