South Korea vs Chile Prediction Today
South Korea
The South Koreans were one of the biggest sensations of the World Cup in Russia. They can not have played spectacular football. Or even for having reached the decisive stages of the competition. They did not even pass the first step.
However, they were responsible for eliminating Germany, who won the World Cup title in 2014, and had their trajectory on Russian ground interrupted early by taking 2-0 of the South Koreans.
The historic result achieved by South Korea motivated an unusual tribute of the Mexicans, who were benefited by the defeat of the German obtaining the vacancy in the eighth of end. The South Korean embassy in Mexico City received demonstrations of support after the match.
This brief period of glory, however, is part of the story, as the South Korean federation has decided to further deepen the selection. To command this process was called the Portuguese coach Paulo Bento, former Cruzeiro. He has summoned 24 players to this Tuesday’s friendly against Chile and also to the game on Friday, September 7, against Costa Rica.
The start was with the right foot. He defeated the Costa Ricans 2-0. The goals were scored by Jae-Sung Lee in the 35th minute of the first half taking advantage of Heung-Son Son’s penalty shootout rebound and Tae-Hee Nam in the 33rd minute of the final.
Chile
The Chilean national team should also have played on Friday. The match, however, was canceled due to an earthquake that hit Hokkaido Island, which is 40 km from the stadium of the match and left at least seven dead in the Asian country. The members of the delegation of the South American team did not suffer any problem.
In this way, Colombian coach Reinaldo Rueda missed the opportunity to fully enjoy the first date that Fifa (International Football Federation) has reserved for games between national teams after the Russian Cup. The Chileans failed to qualify for the tournament.
Thus, they began their preparation cycle earlier, already thinking about the 2022 World Cup, which will be played in Qatar. Rueda has been promoting a lightweight renovation by mixing novice players with more experienced athletes.
In this process, the coach did not even make a big deal about having striker Aléxis Sanchez. Manchester United requested that the athlete not be called and Rueda answered the request. The players that are available are the following:
Goalkeepers: Gabriel Arias (Racing, Argentina), Brayan Cortés (Colo Colo) and Lawrence Vigouroux (Swindon Town, England);
Defenders: Miiko Albornoz (Hannover, Germany), Paulo Diaz (Al Ahli, Saudi Arabia), Mauricio Isla (Fenerbahce, Turkey), Francisco Sierralta (Parma, Italy), Guillermo Maripán (Alaves, Spain), Igor Lichnovsky Mexico) and Enzo Roco (Besiktas, Turkey);
Socks: Charles Aránguiz (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany), Cristián Cuevas (Austria Vienna, Austria), Pedro Pablo Hernández (Independiente, Argentina), Gary Medel (Besiktas, Turkey) Erick Pulgar ), Martín Rodríguez (Pumas, Mexico) Diego Valdés (Monarcas Morelia, Mexico) and Arturo Vidal (Barcelona, Spain);
Attackers: Ángel Henríquez (Universidad de Chile), Ignacio Jeraldino (Audax Italiano), Fabián Orellana (Eibar, Spain), Diego Rubio (Sporting Kansas City, USA) and Ángel Sagal (Pachuca, Mexico).
History of the matches South Korea vs Chile
In the only match between the teams in 2008, Chileans won 1-0.
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Although the Chileans have players who can be considered technically superior, South Korea manages to balance this picture with the home factor and also with the motivation generated by the work begun by a new coach. In this way, the prognosis in the equality ends up being good option for the duel.
Bet Tips: A tie
Odds: 3.40
