Let's have some analysis on the ongoing AFC Asian Cup. Only four countries are left fighting as the tournament enters the semi-final stages.
It is sad but inevitable that the East Asian brothers/neighbours, Japan and South Korea, have to play each other for a place in the final. The other semi-final game will see dark horse Uzbekistan taking on mighty Australia.
The sushi-versus-kimchi match is no doubt the one to look forward to. J&K have always been the face of Asian football until Australia decided to move from Oceania and become a member of the AFC a few years ago.
In my opinion, if you were to compare player to player between Japan and South Korea, I think the Samurai Blue are technically better. In terms of attacking power alone, the Japanese are already a level above their opponents.
However, I think Seoul will be the city full of celebrations after the match ended. Tokyo will be filled with faces of disappointment.
Both teams have shown great determination in the quarter-final games.
Japan came back twice from behind before scoring the winning goal in the last minute. And they had to play with one man down for about thirty minutes. South Korea managed to withstand Iran, another Asian powerhouse, before scoring in extra-time.
South Korea to edge out Japan 1:0, the goal should be a messy one or maybe an own goal by a Japanese player.
Uzbekistan can portray themselves as strong and courageous in front of the media but they should know that they are doomed. Australia is far too good for a fight.
Tim Cahill, Harry Kewell and Brett Emerton are all at the age where there is an equal mix of pace and experience. Uzbekistan just don't have anyone to rival these stars based in Europe.
Cahill alone (as a striker) is already superior enough to make life difficult for the Uzbeks. Maksim Shatskikh, the former Dynamo Kiev player, is the only name that is worth mentioning in the Uzbek squad.
Should be an easy tie for the Socceroos. They might even test out a couple of young players in the match. 3:0 to the country of kangaroos.
It is sad but inevitable that the East Asian brothers/neighbours, Japan and South Korea, have to play each other for a place in the final. The other semi-final game will see dark horse Uzbekistan taking on mighty Australia.
The sushi-versus-kimchi match is no doubt the one to look forward to. J&K have always been the face of Asian football until Australia decided to move from Oceania and become a member of the AFC a few years ago.
In my opinion, if you were to compare player to player between Japan and South Korea, I think the Samurai Blue are technically better. In terms of attacking power alone, the Japanese are already a level above their opponents.
However, I think Seoul will be the city full of celebrations after the match ended. Tokyo will be filled with faces of disappointment.
Both teams have shown great determination in the quarter-final games.
Japan came back twice from behind before scoring the winning goal in the last minute. And they had to play with one man down for about thirty minutes. South Korea managed to withstand Iran, another Asian powerhouse, before scoring in extra-time.
South Korea to edge out Japan 1:0, the goal should be a messy one or maybe an own goal by a Japanese player.
Uzbekistan can portray themselves as strong and courageous in front of the media but they should know that they are doomed. Australia is far too good for a fight.
Tim Cahill, Harry Kewell and Brett Emerton are all at the age where there is an equal mix of pace and experience. Uzbekistan just don't have anyone to rival these stars based in Europe.
Cahill alone (as a striker) is already superior enough to make life difficult for the Uzbeks. Maksim Shatskikh, the former Dynamo Kiev player, is the only name that is worth mentioning in the Uzbek squad.
Should be an easy tie for the Socceroos. They might even test out a couple of young players in the match. 3:0 to the country of kangaroos.
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