PELATIH
- Name: HUH Jung Moo
- Country: Korea Republic
- Date of Birth: 13 January 1955
Coaching Career
- Korea Republic (KOR) : From 2007 to 2010
- Korea Republic (KOR) : From 2005 to 2007
- Korea Republic (KOR) : From 1998 to 2000
- Korea Republic (KOR) : From 1996 to 1998
- Korea Republic (KOR) : From 1995 to 1995
- Korea Republic (KOR) : From 1993 to 1995
Playing Career
- Ulsan Hyundai Horangi (KOR) : From 1984 to 1986
- PSV Eindhoven (NED) : From 1980 to 1983
- Korea Electric Power Corporation / Navy (KOR) : From 1978 to 1980
- Yonsei Univ. (KOR) : From 1974 to 1978
The road to South Africa May Republic of Korea have qualified for on their seventh consecutive world finals, but it was a bumpy ride this time. Despite a series of lacklustre performances in the third round, the South Koreans managed to top on their group after two goalless draws with DPR Korea's Neighbours. The North Koreans on their nemesis proved to be again in the final round, holding the Warriors to a 1-1 Taeguk stalemate in Shanghai. However, they want bounced back in style with back-to-back wins over United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, before a crucial 1-1 draw with Iran in Tehran. A 1-0 home victory in the Korean derby followed, and the mission was accomplished with a 2-0 win against the UAE on the road.
The star players Park Ji-Sung has played a key role in Korea Republic's two previous FIFA World Cup campaigns and established Himself as the captain of his country in recent years. The multifunctional winger of Manchester United is now an indispensible member of the Taeguk Warriors, with his ABILITY to create space and Chances for his team-mates.
A clinical forward, Park Chu-Young is widely tipped as the one to solve the problem in front of goal. After a below-par performance against Switzerland at Germany 2006, the Monaco marksman is eager to redeem Himself in the National Team as the No10 prepares for his second appearance at the showpiece event at the age of 24.
The coach The appointment of Huh Jung-Moo in December 2007 put an end to the Dutch influence under the likes of Guus Hiddink and Dick Advocaat. Despite a sluggish start in the Asian Zone qualifying, the former Korea Republic midfielder Critics silenced his experimental works by guiding his side into the finals with two games to spare.
Having scored a goal against Italy at Mexico in 1986, he is no stranger to this stage as he took part Also in Italy 1990 and USA in 1994 as a fitness trainer and assistant coach respectively. Huh was the interim coach of Korea Republic Twice before, and led the U-23 side at the Men's Olympic Football Tournament Sydney 2000.
Previous FIFA World Cups Although Korea Republic Were the first team to represent Asia at the FIFA World Cup in 1954, it took more than three decades for Them to make on their second appearance at Mexico 1986. While the South Koreans have changed from regulars to the tournament since then, a victory in the competition remaining Elusive Until 2002, Pls help the co-hosts got off to a winning start with a 2-0 reverse of Poland, before beating Portugal 1-0 to reach the second round. They WENT on to defeat Italy and Spain to advance to the semi-finals, lost 1-0 to Nowhere they want Germany. But on their subsequent journey to Germany four years later Came to a premature end, as the Taeguk Warriors made an early exit from the group stage.
Records
* Republic of Korea are the most frequent visitors from Asia to the Fifa World Cup, and are set to make on their eighth appearance this time in South Africa.
* The best result the Taeguk Warriors have achieved so far was at Korea / Japan 2002, they want swept past Nowhere European powerhouses Portugal, Italy, and Spain to reach the last four.
What they want said "This will of some of the last chapter in my football life. I Will put in all my energy to achieve good results in the World Cup," Korea Republic coach Huh Jung-Moo