World Cup 2010 Exclusive: Good Draw For Netherlands But Not For South Korea - Dick Advocaat

The Dutch have a great chance, according to Advocaat, but South Korea face a tough challenge...

Dick Advocaat has plenty of experience coaching at the highest international level, and following the World Cup draw, he offered his insight into the prospective fortunes of the Netherlands and South Korea.

Speaking exclusively to Goal.com, Advocaat first touched on the Dutch, saying, "I think the Netherlands need to be looking at first place."

"If the team is serious about doing well in this competition then it is a group they should be looking to get out of, especially with the way they have been playing and their results. It could have been a lot worse."

"But you never know, everyone thought that France and Italy would be tough in 2008 at the European Championships but in the end it was easy. Playing Japan is good for Holland who play better against teams that like to pass the ball and like to play good football.

"Physical teams like Australia give the Netherlands problems and Cameroon may too.

"Japan are technically very good but Holland should win."

Advocaat then moved on to South Korea, whom he coached at the World Cup in 2006, continuing, "It is a difficult group and Argentina and Nigeria may be just too strong for South Korea."

"The teams may have struggled in qualification but they have great players and should finish in first and second in the group. Korea fight hard always and will give it their best but it may not be enough.

"You never know though. In 2006, we drew with France and almost made the second round but it looks tough for Korea.

"Playing Greece in the first game may help but Greece have a very good coach.

"It will be hard for Korea."

Advocaat then added that Group G, featuring Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Coast and Portugal was the toughest of the lot, before explaining his sadness at not being part of the proceedings, stating, "I miss these kinds of events."

"All the coaches are there and the media but there are no games so everyone is happy.

"It is a great atmosphere and a big deal."

Source: goal.com/