South Korea will have two things to offer when they face Portugal in their must-win final Group H game at the World Cup – collective dedication and passion – as they hope for a miracle to qualify for the last 16.
The Koreans are third in Group H with one point and must beat Portugal to have a chance to progress to the knockout stage for the third time after 2002 and 2010.
Portugal have already qualified but still need a point to guarantee top spot so have not fielded a reserve team at the Education City stadium.
South Korea coach Paulo Bento, a former Portugal international, said on Thursday that his home country have “one of the greatest generations of Portuguese football”.
State of play
Portugal have qualified on six points. A point will guarantee they win the group. Should they lose and Ghana defeat Uruguay, a three-goal swing is required for Portugal to lose top spot.
