<p>Aiming to avoid a first round elimination from the FIFA World Cup like three previous times, Algeria face Asian powerhouse South Korea in a Group H clash at the Esta¡dio Beira-Rio here Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Algeria had also qualified for the World Cup in 1982, 1986 and 2010 but each time they had to leave the tourney from the first round. <br /><br />The African team was defeated 1-2 by Belgium in their opener but their loss was extenuated when Russia drew 1-1 against South Korea which resuscitated Algerian hopes to reach the last 16, reports EFE. South Korea captain Koo Jacheol believes that his side can easily win over Algeria.<br /><br />"Things like morale and preparation which are not in the hands of the coaching staff, are my responsibilities. If I observe the players and control them to make sure that they enter the match together, then we will get a good result. I don't feel pressured or overwhelmed by the responsibilities," Jacheol said.</p>
<p>Aiming to avoid a first round elimination from the FIFA World Cup like three previous times, Algeria face Asian powerhouse South Korea in a Group H clash at the Esta¡dio Beira-Rio here Sunday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Algeria had also qualified for the World Cup in 1982, 1986 and 2010 but each time they had to leave the tourney from the first round. <br /><br />The African team was defeated 1-2 by Belgium in their opener but their loss was extenuated when Russia drew 1-1 against South Korea which resuscitated Algerian hopes to reach the last 16, reports EFE. South Korea captain Koo Jacheol believes that his side can easily win over Algeria.<br /><br />"Things like morale and preparation which are not in the hands of the coaching staff, are my responsibilities. If I observe the players and control them to make sure that they enter the match together, then we will get a good result. I don't feel pressured or overwhelmed by the responsibilities," Jacheol said.</p>