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Korea`s men`s national football team geared up to win Saudi Arabia

Korea`s men`s national football team geared up to win Saudi Arabia

Posted September. 17, 2014 05:19,   

한국어

"Break the concentrated defense."

Korea`s men`s national football team for the Incheon Asian Games defeated the Malaysian team 3 to 0 Sunday in the first Group A match on Sunday. However, coach Lee Gwang-jong said he wasn`t 100 percent satisfied.

The Korean team will play its second match with the Saudi Arabian team at the Ansan Wa Stadium on Wednesday. Based on the performance it showed with the Laos team (won 3 to 0), the Saudi Arabian team is judged to lag behind Korea`s. However, Saudi Arabia is fast in counter attacks after defense. It can take advantage of Korean team`s unguarded moment and make a goal.

Lee said, "We will make thorough preparations against possible counter attacks by the Saudi Arabian team." He will use offense-oriented midfielder Kim Seung-dae (Pohang Steelers) who was highly active in the match with Malaysia and left side midfielder Yoon Il-rok (FC Seoul) as key players. The two players are fast and have good control of pass, which will shake the rival team`s defense line. Kim said, "We can always make chance by breaking the concentrated defense. We will make it to the round of 16 as top spot."