Joe Max Moore - relishing atmosphere (Allsport)
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American striker Joe-Max Moore is looking forward
to an electric atmosphere when the USA take on co-hosts South Korea in Daegu on
Monday.
Both the US and the Koreans have three points after pulling off surprise
victories in their opening games against Portugal and Poland respectively and
Moore expects the showdown to be a great occasion.
"The atmosphere will be amazing, especially when you hear the crowd and they
start to play a part in the game," said Moore.
"Fortunately for us, I think in this game, the stands are back quite a way
from the field, so they won't be right on top of us.
"But there's no doubt that it's going to be hard to talk and hard to
communicate between the players, and the Korean fans will be dressed in red, I'm
sure, again," he told www.ussoccer.com.
"I'm looking forward to it, I think it's going to be a great atmosphere."
The Everton hitman feels that all the pressure will be on the home side to
deliver, with the fervent red army expecting a repeat of their impressive
victory over the Poles.
"I certainly think there is more pressure on them than us," he added.
"They've got the hopes of an entire nation on them, and we do to a certain
extent, but I think now with their past few results they're expected to get to
the second round.
"You saw how well they played against France, England and Poland, I think the
Korean population now thinks they they can definitely get there."
USA head coach Bruce Arena echoed the sentiment and believes the strength of
the Korean team will be their speed and movement off the ball, which could undo
the American defence.
"Clearly fitness and how they can push the pace of the game, I believe, are
the strengths of the Korean team," said Arena.
"But I will be selecting a line-up that I think will give us the best
possible chance to win."
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