North Korea World Cup Team Blog

Crushed

Alan — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:55:01 +0000

Well, that was bad. North Korea abandoned their defensive ideology and were thrashed like silly school boys. Had they played for a draw, the Portuguese floodgates may have been kept shut, and maybe Ronaldo and his pals would have surrendered to an English style manque. Then again, maybe not.

We can only imagine how the PRK might have fared in a weaker group. It was a treat to follow them through the qualifying to the Finals. Now they play for pride and the role of spoiler in the final game of the Group of Death. It may be another forty-four years before the Communist star of the PRK flies at the World Cup – or maybe North Korea will be retired to the museum by then.

North Korea – Good Team

Alan — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:36:42 +0000

The Boss - Happy with the Way Things Are Going

The flash, bang and wallop that Brazil was supposed to mete out to the North Koreans must have got lost somewhere in the Amazon. The pundits and purveyors of the attacking fetish of modern football were clearly reminded that defenses built like outhouses can stand the huffing and puffing of the big bad wolves. Sure, North Korea eventually had the door blown in, a result of their inferior training and match practice, but the ideology of Coach Hun was largely successful. And with an ounce of luck and skill up front in the next two games, North Korea are poised to deliver an upset, maybe on the scale of their 1966 run to the quarter-finals. Next up is the prime-time poseur Ronaldo and his Portuguese mates, soon to be returning to port, defeated. C’mon The North!

Brazil vs North Korea Liveblog

Chris Heidrich — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:06:30 +0000

Below is the neutral liveblog from the front page:

Brazil vs North Korea

The Chollima is Ready to Fly at Brazil From the Bunker

Alan — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:54:03 +0000

North Korea fans

North Korea are mentally prepared for the almighty clash on Tuesday, facing the formidable task of taking on a hardened and hungry Brazil. Inevitably, the odds are long that the PRK can pull off a stunning upset but more importantly, the team has to keep its shape and prevent Brazil from running riot. The possibility of a lightning strike by national hero, Jong Tae-sae, cannot be ruled out but weathering the Amazonian storm will require a bunker style mentality in the defense. North Korea’s better chance lies in the next two games in the group of death, and there is confidence the round of sixteen can be reached.

Unlike the wealthy nations staying in their five star resorts, due to a lack of money North Korea have been forced to send their players to a public gym for strength training. The players mingled with South African musclemen, smiling graciously, as they pumped iron with their legs.

So, fans of the North, let’s rally on Tuesday and hope for a steely performance. I will be traveling overseas on that day but will post a game review early Wednesday – please stay tuned and send in your comments on the team’s performance and how we can get out of the group – alive.

Mayhem at North Korea Warm Up Game in South Africa

Alan — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:05:18 +0000

Mayhem ensued outside the stadium in Johannesburg, Saturday, as fans surged the stadium gates in an attempt to see North Korea play Nigeria. Initial reports from the scene suggested some people had died but this was later proved to be incorrect. Questions remain for FIFA – are the crowd control policies for the Finals solid enough to prevent crushing should thousands without tickets descend on the stadiums for high profile games? Africa has had its share of stadium disasters. Let’s hope the World Cup passes without any tragedy. The Chollima lost the game 3-1 and now await Brazil in their opening game.

North Korea Arrive

Alan — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:29:49 +0000

(left – Jong Tae-se arrives – ready)

North Korea has arrived in South Africa, smartly dressed. And the team looks relaxed and ready. Coach Hun gave the press the necessary tribute to the homeland and the Dear Leader.

“The People’s Rooney,” striker Jong Tae-se, told the waiting media that he was set to go. His spectacular goals against Greece popped eyebrows amongst the other teams in the Group of Death. With that kind of power in his shots, coupled with a ball that dips faster than shares in BP, Jong may soon be the most famous player in the world. For those of us who have followed North Korea through the qualifiers to the Finals, we sense that something special is about to happen.

North Korea Impressive Against Greece

Alan — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:54:18 +0000

(left – Jong Tae-se, smiling all the way to glory)

Brazil, Portugal, Ivory Coast – wake up! North Korea are coming on to form just at the right moment. While the nation back home is caught in rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, the Chollima put in a fighting performance against a troubled Greece, coming from behind to earn a 2-2 tie with the former UEFA Champions. Those of us who support North Korea believe they can provide a shock in the First Round and climb out of the grave Group of Death, very much alive. We are feeling stronger today.

Jong Tae-Se, the “Wayne Rooney of Asian soccer,” blistered the air with two goals that packed explosive power. No defender on any team could have stopped him, the goalie was blown away. He is a clear and present danger. Oddly, huge holes in the normally solid brickwork Korean defense allowed the Greeks to make their point. Coach Hun is demanding a return to tightness at the back. Friends, it’s time to get behind North Korea, if you wish to join the shock troops of World Cup 2010.

Check out the goals from the game and Jong Tae-Se’s thunder goals below.