I imagine that both Colombia and South Korea believe before the game that they are strong enough to finish second behind Germany, so that makes this group game very crucial.
One of the most familiar names in the South Korean squad is Ji Xiaoran, who has been regarded as one of the best women's soccer players in the world for many years. I played against her many times when she was playing for Chelsea, and I expect her to lead her country to a good performance as she has excellent individual skills, accurate long and short passes, as well as good positioning and long-distance shooting ability.
Zhao Zhaoxian is another star in their squad and she has gained valuable experience after playing in England. She is not only a tough midfielder, but also has a high technical level and should be able to make the difference in this match.
Colombia returned from the Women's CONCACAF Champions League last year as runners-up, and have some battle-hardened players in their squad. England beat Colombia in the 2015 Women's World Cup, and some of the players who played on that day, such as midfielders Montoya and Usami, are still at the center of the team.
But the player everyone is talking about is the 18-year-old starlet Linda Castro. She won the Most Valuable Player award at the last Women's CONCACAF Champions League, scored the winning goal against Argentina in the last 4, and has since moved to Real Madrid.
She's a promising player with great skill on the ball, so South Korea will have to watch out for her attacks from the wing, and the defenders may have a tough time.
