North Korea Go Down to Paraguay

May 17th, 2010 | by: Alan | View Comments

(left -Santa Cruz scores for Paraguay)

North Korea are still looking for a dominant performance from the team with just over a month to go before they face Brazil in the opening game of the Group of Death. The 1-0 loss to Paraguay last weekend in what looked like a public park (Manchester City’s Santa Cruz scored a penalty in the 86th minute) highlighted the goal scoring drought but endorsed the team’s defensive strategy. The PRK was vigorous in the first half and kept their shape well but after the break they were outplayed by the Paraguayans. A couple of late chances for the North showed they were capable of getting into space with runs at the box. But Coach Hun has his work cut out for him in turning defense into a lethal counter attack. Unless, of course, this lack of goals is a ruse to portray themselves as weak, only to sting the Brazilians like a scorpion.

A North Korea fan was asking for a squad list.
Here it is.
http://www.skysports.com/football/player/0,19754,17246_446061,00.html

If you fancy it, check out my guide to the World Cup, The Glorious World Cup, in bookstores now in the USA.