Both these teams are coming off convincing wins, and that makes this group game at Jo'burg on Thursday worth waiting for.

Gabriel Heinze saw Argentina through, with his header against Nigeria. On the day, Messi did everything but beat goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama.

Maradona might need to rethink his strategy of all-out attack, especially against the fleetfooted Koreans who could weave webs around the vulnerable Argentine defence.

South Korea gave a preview of what they could do scoring twice against Greece in their first group match, courtesy, Jung Soo-Lee and skipper Park Ji-Sung. Coach Huh Jung-Moo who has been charge for many years is in complete control.

In 2002, his team led a group comprising Portugal, USA and Poland but Argentina are tougher than those three, by any account. If anything, the Korean defence will be tested by the quality of the South Americans' attack.

Captain Park Ji-Sung, who plays for Manchester United in the EPL, symbolizes his team's stamina and keenness. He is a complete player who can adapt himself to the rivals and score goals when needed.

Di Maria, Higuain and Messi should be the fulcrum of Argentina's attack in this game, Carlos Tevez not up to scratch in the first match. fifa55 ทางเข้า Coach Maradona might send Diego Milito up front on his own, with Mascherano and Veron falling back to bolster the defence.

Veron may find the pace of the Koreans too fast for his comfort, and Bolatti may substitute for him in the last third. Nicolas Burdisso and Jonas Gutierrez will have their hands full trying to contain Park Ji-Sung.

Coach Huh Jung-Moo may choose not to change the Korean squad that hammered Greece. will probably stick with the line-up that took on Greece and battered them 2 - 0. He can rely on the duo of Park Chu-Young and Lee-Chung Yong to set the pace of the match.

For Argentina to prevail as befitting their superior ball skills they have to play consistently to potential against a fast and disciplined South Korea.