South Korea are back in the spotlight as the U23 Asian Cup campaign kicks off, and are widely favored to come out on top of a highly competitive group and secure three valuable points.
The core of Taiji Tigers' tactics is their aggressiveness, and I expect them to attack hard in the early stages of the game, trying to put pressure on their opponents.
There is no shortage of soccer talent in the Korean team, but Bae Joon-ho's play in attacking midfield is of particular interest. He has shown impressive prowess since joining Skins last year.
In terms of strength, Group B is a group of death, with the UAE facing Japan and China after this match. In other words, they can't afford to lose in their first match and must make sure that they don't start the match trailing.
The UAE are expected to play conservatively and try to play solid defense to avoid conceding early goals. However, they will also need to find the cracks in their offense to create scoring opportunities. The play of Adallah, a 21-year-old star, will be crucial as a regular in the national team.
Even though Korea has a lot of talent on the offensive side of the ball, I believe Coach Hwang Sun-Hong's offensive strategy will help them get the victory and win the three points.
