WM-World Cup Team Check A: Gruppe B

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Seven more days until the World Cup in South Africa. eurosport.yahoo.de preliminary round takes each day one of the eight under the microscope. The team and group check B: Argentina, Nigeria, South Korea and Greece


go to this link:2010 World Cup - World Cup Team Check: Group C

Argentina
Much will depend on the superstar Lionel Messi. In addition, coach Maradona is in demand, the balance between a strong offensive and equipped personnel are not always a saddle-defense to be found.
WM-balance sheet: Argentina takes 15 Time in World Cup finals in part. 1978 succeeded in the home of the first World Cup title. It was 1986, the 3-2 final victory over Germany in Mexico. The German revenge came in the final in Rome in 1990, when Andreas Brehme Argentines by a converted penalty kick into the valley of tears fell. 1958, 1962 and 2002, Argentina adopted the already after the first round.
The coach: Diego Maradona wants to create heroes. "I want 24 years the trophy back to Argentina with bring," says the controversial coach of the two-time world champion. In 1986, he had superior players than significant part in the title triumph of the "gauchos".
The Star: Lionel Messi, the star of FC Barcelona, rarely shines in the Argentinian National Team. Four years ago in Germany, the 22-year-old was only used sporadically, and now he wants to prove that he's been laid down to € 250 million transfer fee is worth.
eurosport.yahoo.de forecast: Not necessarily a top favorite of the World Cup in South Africa, but the semi's in it for the "gauchos". At the latest by the convincing 1-0 win against Germany in Munich on 3 March 2010, the bumpy World Cup qualifying, the Argentines have forgotten where they are on the last day to participate in the tournament in South Africa secured the first place.
Nigeria
The Nigerian federation has made it abundantly clear that the World Cup will be the aim of reaching the semi-finals. If not, coach Lars Lagerback of the 24 foreign coaches will be in 1949, which must advance down the sails.
World Cup record: Nigeria takes the fourth time a World Cup finals attend. In the debut in the U.S. in 1994 lost the "Super Eagles" in the fourth round after extra time against Italy with 1-2. Four years later, Denmark terminus in the Round of 16 (1:4).
The coach: It was only in February 2010 took over the Swede Lars Lagerback the team by former coach Shaibu Amodou. The 61-year-old managed his country at the World Championships in 2002 and 2006, where he eighth final in Munich against Germany with 0-2 drew the short straw in the.
The Star: Well known in Germany are the two Bundesliga legionaries Chinedu Obasi (Hoffenheim) and Obafemi Martins (Wolfsburg). In addition, Mikel John Obi is from Chelsea's best known and most successful player to knee problems to a World Cup participation declined due.
eurosport.yahoo.de Forecast: Lagerback can draw on a number of excellent individuals, but the team unity is lacking. And the final creative element, the dominant player on the pitch, is not existent. It will be third place in Group B only rich, as with the 2002 preliminary round-off is connected.
South Korea
Reaching the knockout round is the great goal of Asians. With an excellent midfielder Park Ji-Sung to superstar by ManUnited to succeed.
World Cup record: South Korea, the eighth part in a World Cup finals. Greatest success was reaching the semi-finals at the home 2002 World Cup, where Germany against a 0:1 defeat gave it. In the third place play South Koreans defeated the then Turkey 2:3. Otherwise, had always in the first round concludes. So also in 2006, where it at least to a 2-1 win over Togo handed but.
The coach: "Our goal is the first knockout round," said coach Huh Jung-Moo. The 55-year-old swinging for the third time the reins at the South Koreans (1995 and 1998-2000).
The Star: The Euro-Legionnaires to captain and superstar Park Ji-Sung of Manchester United in South Africa carry the hopes of the "Taeguk Warriors".
eurosport.yahoo.de Forecast: South Korea survived the qualification problem, against the neighbors of North Korea handed it twice but only for a 0:0. Most of the players, although still active in their own country, but it attracts more and more active on European clubs. Combat and laufstark is the team, also will ManUnited star Ji-Sung Park, the fans respectfully "Three lungs Park", is the sweep of the team. Here, above all, his namesake, Chu-Young Park, the attack for goals and provide the secure space is two behind Argentina.
Greece
After the 2006 World Cup and missed the disappointing performance at Euro 2008 succeeded 'King Otto' Rehhagel with the Greeks, the jump to South Africa.
World Cup record: Greece is the second time a World Cup finals attend. With three defeats and 0:10 USA ended the disastrous debut in 1994.
The coach: Otto Rehhagel, the Greeks practiced since 2001 and led the team to the 2004 European Championship.
The Star: qualification to judge the World Cup after this ex-Hertha Theofanis Gekas, the most successful shooter with ten hits across Europe. In addition, well known to the Nuremberg Angelos Charisteas and Nikos Liberopoulos (Frankfurt). Playmaker Giorgos Karagounis's free-kick specialist by Panathinaikos Athens.
eurosport.yahoo.de forecast: More than an outsider is not given to the Greeks. The coach Rehhagel's preferred way of playing the controlled offensive in the strong group B is not sufficient for advancement. In the end, only fourth place