New Korea Republic coach Choi Kang-Hee has named an experienced squad for the crucial upcoming Brazil 2014 qualifier against Kuwait, with the eight-time FIFA World Cup™ finalists having no margin for error.
Goran Tufegdzic speaks to FIFA.com about his Kuwait team’s final third-round qualifier in Korea Republic, which they need to win to keep their Brazil 2014 hopes alive, and their preparations for the make-or-break clash.
Asian and Caribbean upsets, tight battles in South America and a first-ever win for American Samoa were among the latest qualifying tales as the race for Brazil 2014 heated up.
Choi Kang-Hee has been appointed as the new coach of Korea Republic, having been tempted to leave his post as Jeonbuk Motors coach.
The Korean Football Association revealed poor results and concerns over Korea Republic's qualification for Brazil 2014 led to the decision to dismiss coach Cho Kwang-Rae.
The likes of Server Djeparov, Younis Mahmoud and Park Chu-Young have been in inspirational form during Asian qualifying for Brazil 2014 while donning the captain’s armband, proving that a good skipper leads from the front.