When South Korea shocked the world by reaching the semi-finals back in 02, many put their feat down to home advantage and the skillful management of Guus Hiddink. However, these are luxuries that the Asian side can no longer rely on in their quest to prove that they are a force to be reckoned with thousands of miles from home with the relatively unknown Huh Jung-Moo at the helm.Standing in their way are the impre sive Uruguayans, part of the resurgence of South American football. Oscar Tabarezs side comfortably qualified from Group A following victories over Mexico and South Africa, showing a cla sy, stylish tempo of football in the proce s. Comparitively, the Koreans also impre sed throughout the group phase. Despite a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Argentina, a draw with Nigeria and a victory over Greece proved enough to take them through.South Korea will be looking to emulate R.J. Barrett Jersey the scenes of 02Huh is likely to start with the same side that held off a resurgent Nigeria, with no clear injury worries. Lee Jung-Soo will provide threat from set-pieces, whilst Park Ji-Sung and Park Chu-Young with add attacking flair to South Koreas tentative all-round style of play. Ji-Sung told football.fanhouse.co.uk, Getting through the group phase was the minimum for us and its nice to write a new chapter in our football history. But now weve achieved that we want to go further. Well focus on every game and treat it like a final.Park Ji-Sung is desperate for his side to progre sUruguay however are full of confidence, and are unbeaten in five previous meetings with South Korea. Hitman Diego Forlan has managed to shake off a troublesome foot injury, so no changes are expected. Tabarez said, Were trying to accomplish the aims we set ourselves before the tournament but weve not achieved them just yet. Even so, we know were a difficult opponent for anybody. People seem to be getting behind us back home and thats good news for the players, it gives them a real boost to know that.For South Korea to progre s, much relies on their ability to cope with Luis Suarez. The Ajax hitman has pace and trickery in abundance, and when given one chance as seen against Mexico will put it away.Luis Suarez will provide Uruguays major attacking threatOverall, the benchmark has been set for a cla sic stylish-South-Americans-versus-stern-Asians encounter. Uruguay seem to have the upper hand, and I think that they will prevail in extra time.Prediction: Uruguay 2-1 South Korea (A.E.T) Alec Burks Jersey