BHUBANESWAR: After New Zealand dashed India's hopes of a podium finish at the FIH World Cup, Korea — the only Asian team remaining in contention — now have the spectators at the Kalinga stadium here rooting for them. On Wednesday, the 'crowd favourites' will eye the tournament's biggest upset when they take on last edition's finalists Netherlands.
In a telling display of grit, Korea on Monday shocked Argentina in the shootout of a high-scoring crossover match. Skipper Lee Nam Yong, who will make his 200th international appearance, and his men will look to own a slice of history. Ranked 10th in the world, Korea's best finish was at the 2002 and 2006 editions of the competition where they were fourth.
