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[Paradigm]

One simple fact that should be noted by all is that SK will try hard to beat or tie Iran so that in case NK manages to get a tie in KSA they will be the second placed team and achieve a direct qualification. Despite all the political problems between the two countries, the Koreans tend to support each other at the people and athletic levels very well, as it has become clear to me having had contacts with so many of them living abroad. TM has no alternative but to win the match. Even if the two games were simultaneous, minute by minute updates could have been provided by an observer from the results in Seoul to the coaches and players in the stadium in Ryad.

[Essi]

And I dont think KSA are willing to tie with NK since they will finish third if Im not mistaken.

[Martin-Reza]

And I dont think KSA are willing to tie with NK since they will finish third if Im not mistaken.

Not necessarily. Of course at the beginning they will try to win, but if they fail to score, how much risk will they take towards the end of the game? They will never risk elimination just for avoiding the easiest playoff ever.

And then, assuming we draw 0-0, with a 2-1 win by Saudi, Saudi would be second and Korea DPR would be third on goal difference. I am almost 100% certain this will be the final result if Saudi take the lead.

[Essi]

And then, assuming we draw 0-0, with a 2-1 win by Saudi, Saudi would be second and Korea DPR would be third on goal difference. I am almost 100% certain this will be the final result if Saudi take the lead.

You're right but only if NK manage to score any goal on Saudi but lose the game.