Asian soccer star, London – Greece failed a repeat of the 2004 European Championships by losing 2-0 against Asian giants South Korea in their first game of the world cup 2010.
The first group game brings together two teams responsible for perhaps the most unexpected and remarkable achievements in modern footballing history.
Greece shocked the footballing world during the Euro 2004 championship when they beat hosts Portugal to lift the coveted cup.
South Korea reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2002 upsetting football superpowers like Portugal, Italy and Spain along the way; making South Korea the most successful Asian team in world cup history.
South Korea fancy their chances of causing some upsets and going far in this world cup 2010 championship.
Asian soccer star – British Asian soccer blog
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