Another Group H match between Portugal and Uruguay is also important for ‘Bentujo’ who will advance to the round of 16 for the first time in 12 years since the 2010 South African tournament. What kind of results will favor Korea ?
Portugal and Uruguay will play the second leg of Qatar’s Group H of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail, Qatar at 4:00 (Korean time) on the 29th.
It’s a match that’s considered a big match not only in Group H but throughout the entire group stage, and the losing team can find themselves in a very awkward situation. At the same time, it is directly related to the “number of cases” of Korea advancing to the round of 16, which must play the third match against Portugal.
The two teams, rated as candidates for first place in group H in terms of objective power, had mixed feelings in the first match.
Portugal won their first game by beating Ghana 3-2 after a tough fight, while Uruguay drew 0-0 against Korea without finding a solution. Unlucky shots by Diego Godin and Federico Valverde that hit the post.
Portugal had the chance to reach the round of 16 on their own. If Portugal beat Uruguay, they will secure at least second place in their group regardless of the outcome of their remaining matches against Korea and manage to advance to the round of 16.
It is also an opportunity to avenge the defeat four years ago. Portugal faced Uruguay in the round of 16 of the 2018 World Cup in Russia and were eliminated 1-2 with brace from Edinson Cavani. Cristiano Ronaldo was playing full-time at the time, but couldn’t salvage his team, only registering a yellow card without scoring.
For starters, the image of Portugal winning over Uruguay is better for Korea.
If Portugal beat Uruguay and Korea draw with Ghana, Portugal will be top of the group. This means that the conditions for the rotation to be perfect in the 3rd battle.
Even if Korea beat Ghana, they need to add points in their final group stage match to progress to the round of 16, but if Portugal, who confirmed their advance to the tournament in advance, don’t give their all in their third match against us , can ease the burden.
On the other hand, if Uruguay defeats Portugal again like four years ago, the match between Korea and Portugal will turn into a ‘single head match’.
With two consecutive victories, Uruguay is practically confirmed in the round of 16, Korea and Portugal will compete for another ticket to access the round of 16. There is nothing good for Korea because Portugal, who are trying to win the last World Cup under Cristiano Ronaldo, will risk life and death.
Furthermore, the draw between Portugal and Uruguay is not appreciated by Korea. Neither Uruguay, with 2 points, nor Portugal, with 4 points, can advance to the round of 16.
In order for Portugal to get through the group stage, they also need to score points in the third final match against Korea, so Korea is also under heavy pressure.
(Seoul = News 1)
