Group B action concluded in the World Cup in South Africa on Tuesday.
At Polokwane:
Martin Demichelis (77') and Martin Palermo (89') scored late to lift Argentina to a 2-0 win over Greece to win Group B.
At Durban:
South Korea and Nigeria battled to a 2-2 draw, enabling the Taeguk Warriors to advance beyond the first round of a World Cup played outside their home country for the first time. Lee Jung-Soo (38') and Park Chu-Young (49') each tallied once for South Korea. Despite goals from Kalu Uche (12') and Yakubu Aiyengbeni (PK-69'), the Super Eagles were still eliminated from the tournament. Yakubu's penalty kick came just moments after his shot from close range went wide left.
FINAL GROUP B STANDINGS:
1. Argentina (GP: 3; GD: +6; PTS: 9)
2. South Korea (GP: 3; GD; -1; PTS; 4)
3. Greece (GP: 3; GD; -3; PTS; 3)
4. Nigeria (GP: 3; GD; -2; PTS; 1)
And so, the first two matches of the Round of 16 are set. On Saturday, Urugray will take on South Korea in Port Elizabeth, while on Sunday, Argentina will battle Mexico in Johannesburg at Soccer City Stadium.
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