SOUTH KOREA clinched a place in the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time on foreign soil despite being held to a draw by Nigeria in their final Group B match in Durban.

DIEGO MARADONA was much more sedate yesterday after witnessing his Argentina team dismantle South Korea 4-1 at Soccer City, instead lavishing praise upon his players.

SOUTH KOREA coach Huh Jung-moo has told his players not to be afraid of Argentina as they attempt to prolong their stay at the World Cup.

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