South Korea and Ghana had wildly different experiences in their first matches at the World Cup, and they meet in the second knowing how vital it will be toward their knockout-stage hopes.
The Koreans enter following a 0-0 draw vs. Uruguay in which chances were at a premium. Ghana, meanwhile, played a 3–2 thriller vs. Portugal, in which it walked away with nothing to show for its valiant effort against Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. With Portugal and Uruguay playing later on Tuesday, the true stakes for this match remain to be determined, but both will be seeking the maximum three points to position themselves best as possible for advancement, regardless of the other outcome.