Brazil is about to face off against the mysterious South Korea in the exciting Round of 16 knockout round.
South Korea created another jaw-dropping moment in the final round of the group stage by scoring late in the game to dramatically come back and beat Portugal 2-1. Being able to emerge from a highly competitive Group H is undoubtedly a major feat in the history of Korean soccer.
Facing the challenge of the Round of 16, can Korea pull off another miracle and beat Brazil? Personal opinion suggests that this is an almost impossible task. Although Brazil failed to win its last match against Cameroon, its starters are all out of action, poised and ready to give it their all in the knockout rounds. Physically, Brazil has surpassed the South Korean team that won in the thriller. In addition, in terms of the average strength of the players, Brazil has an absolute advantage.
On the offensive end, even if Nima has not yet fully recovered, but Yunis Oszulia in the left side of the threat is becoming more and more prominent, and the striker Lee Tsaritsyn's form is as good as ever, this time back to the starting lineup, as if the tiger downhill, the South Korean team's defense is afraid that it will be difficult to form an effective blockade.
Of course, the Korean team is not short of high-level scorers, and Son Heung-min is Lee Chalermsen's teammate in Tottenham Hotspur. In the last match, Son Heung-min showed his individual strength by providing an assist to Hwang Hee-chan through his excellent individual skills. However, Son Heung-min's overall form this season has not been ideal, and it is difficult to expect him to sustain his high level of performance. His occasional flashes of brilliance may not be able to pose a substantial threat to Brazil, who are therefore expected to progress to the last 8.
