South Korea and Nigeria still harbour hopes of progressing
South Korea head into Tuesday night's World Cup Group B clash with Nigeria knowing a victory would surely be enough to send them through to the last 16 - but the Super Eagles cannot be ruled out completely.
Huh Jung-moo's Taegeuk Warriors, bidding to reach the second round for the first time on foreign soil, are second in Group B alongside Greece on three points while Nigeria are bottom of the pile having lost their two previous games.
Provided Greece fail to beat leaders and hot favourites Argentina in the other pool game on Tuesday night, then South Korea will progress with a victory.
Nothing less than three points will do for Nigeria and they must also rely on Diego Maradona's men beating the Greeks if they are to sneak into the knockout stages.
South Korea followed up their impressive 2-0 win over Greece with a heavy 4-1 defeat to a rampant Argentina but Jung-moo does not think his side will be affected too much ahead of this decisive third game.
"We are simply looking forward to progressing to the round of 16," he said.
"We left behind us the game against Argentina and our only focus is on beating Nigeria.
"My players are confident and are ready to play this important game. I believe in my players and I think we can do a good job."
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