Togo vs. S. Korea: Tuesday June 13th, 3pm in Frankfurt

June 13th, 2006 | By: Nick O'Neill | 4 Comments »

Togo’s first game in the World Cup is on today at 3pm local time. The location is Frankfurt and the opponent is S.Korea.

Summarizing the build up to this game here is what I see. Togo, poor country, never been in the Finals before, lousy form, team mutiny and no manager. S. Korea, rich country, plenty of experience and high expectations from their own fans. Strong team motivation and a high commitment to training. Athletic ability tips towards Togo, but preparation, physical strength and team balance all go to Korea.

Verdict: 4-0 S.Korea.

Tags: Germany 2006, Otto Pfister, Togo, Togo S.Korea, World Cup 2006

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Comments

By Kurcsa | June 13th, 2006 at 12:26 pm

Come on, and vote! WHO WIN?

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Who win the match?
Togo
South Korea
Drawn

Who win the match II. ?
France
Switzerland
Drawn

Who win the match III.?
Brasil
Croatia
Drawn

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By Total Football | June 13th, 2006 at 3:07 pm

This should be a game of low expectations and bright, positive play: it’s the most even match-up the two teams can expect in their group, both will be smashing after three points in order to have a chance at putting on Cinderella’s dress and advancing past either France or Switzerland. And in fact Switzerland–dull, low-scoring, slightly haiughty Switzerland–are eminently beatable by enthusiasm alone, even if France, in this group (and despite having a squad of semi-retirees), isn’t.

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By Total Football | June 13th, 2006 at 3:24 pm

Well, this game is not living up to its potential as a free-for-all battle of opportunities. It’s been more like a qualifiers’ game, each side has been uneven in its own play, out-of-wync within their own ranks, let alone with each other: there is neither a rythm nor a song to this game, except in the stands.
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By Total Football | June 13th, 2006 at 4:18 pm

The game has now risen from its first-half ashen complexion, Korea is on the ball, Togo isn’t giving up, but playing a man down is going to hurt them. Korea smells goals, Korea smells Swiss cheese, and Korea is looking to drill the holes. But Togo still has some sharp chisels of its own for the Koreans.
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