A long ball finds Raul Meireles on the edge of the North Korea box and after a smart one-two with Hugo Almeida he plays a pass in for Simao, who make no mistake in firing home from 12 yards on the right. Lovely stuff. Obrigado. This could end up as anything.
It really is absolutely hammering it down in Cape Town, but Portugal won't be too bothered as they lead at the break. In the quarter-final against Portugal, North Korea managed to lead 3-0 after 22 minutes, but the game was turned around with a final score of 3-5, with Portuguese star player Eusébio scoring four goals. Pedro Mendes is booked for a foul on the edge of the Portugal box and this is a good chance for North Korea... Hong Yong-Jo launches it goalwards and it smacks a jumping Ricardo Carvalho straight in the face.

North Korea make their final change, with Nam Song-Chol coming on for Cha Jong-Hyok. However, the Kaka dismissal slightly disturbed me, the World Cup had so far been simulation-free, but Kader Keita's antics at Soccer City have angered plenty, including Brazil coach Dunga.
It's fair to say dissent of any kind is not tolerated in Pyongyang. Kim Yong-jun played briefly for Chengdu Blades, the Chinese club owned by Sheffield United, where the influence of Paddy "Eyebrows" Kenny and Chris "Elbows" Morgan might have rubbed off. Enock Molefe (South Africa), Assistant referees: See you on t'internet soon. The preferred method of transport is the bicycle. Copyright © 2020 BBC. Group G of the 2010 FIFA World Cup began on 15 June and ended on 25 June 2010. However, they lost to Portugal in the quarter finals. Early on, at least, I doubt they will be. Portugal are rampant. The sight of goalkeepers without gloves has made me all giddy... On Twitter: "Absolutely tipping it down here in Cape Town. As for the North Koreans, looks like they are likely to start with the team that lost 2-1 to Brazil. But North Korea were also looking far more adventurous than they had in their first match and, while they were a lot less secure at the back, they gave Portugal a few scares at the other end too. All media in North Korea is tightly controlled. BBC Sport's Chris Bevan at Cape Town Stadium: Brazil turn on the style against Ivory Coast, Manager Raymond Domenech had to separate captain Patrice Evra and fitness coach Robert Duverne during a particularly heated argument, Nicolas Anelka was sent home for insulting Domenech, North Korea took a 3-0 lead, only for a Euesbio-inspired fightback which saw Portugal win the game 5-3 and book a semi-final place against England, Roy Hodgson for a chat about the World Cup and all things Jabulani, players were going to have an equally open chat with manager Fabio Capello about the issues which have reportedly caused a rift in the squad, Chile attempt to smash down the obdurate defensive doors of Switzerland at 15:00. It's easier than getting Kaka sent off... From julien_1992: "Why do you do this to us? Welcome back to Johannesburg with Jonathan Stevenson - surely in this summer of shocks, North Korea can’t beat Portugal?

Portugal make four changes to the side that drew 0-0 with Ivory Coast.

Massimo Busacca (Switzerland) Cristiano Ronaldo keeps playing his team-mates in, but I wonder how desperate he is for a goal himself. Another ball down their left catches North Korea out as Cristiano Ronaldo bursts forward in acres of space.

Whatever happens at Cape Town Stadium, be sure to let me know what’s coursing through your veins on this glorious Monday (in Joburg, anyway). World Cup record: 1 finals. On Tuesday, striker Jong Tae-se became the international symbol of North Korean patriotic fealty when a television camera caught him weeping as the North Korean anthem played before the game.

North Korea was the lowest ranking team to qualifying in the 2010 World Cup, and did not pass the group rounds after losing in all three group competitions.

Lovely stuff from North Korea as Jong Tae-Se helps the ball on from the left and right-back Cha Jong-hyok fizzes a 25-yard right-footer just wide of Eduardo's left--hand post. It's all or nothing. Nearly half-time in Cape Town. With a bit of luck I'll be in situ at Ellis Park to tell you what's going on tonight, so enjoy the rest of your day. Gábor Erős (Hungary)[3] Incredible. Pos. I have no idea. "To think that I could call the players and tell them how to play - I mean, you have to be kidding me," he said.

North Korea progressed to the second round, thus making them the first Asian country to have qualified past the first round. Cristiano Ronaldo sends over another stunning low cross from the right and somehow at the back post Raul Meireles can only direct it wide with his left foot.


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