The early fillip allowed South Korea to dictate the tempo of the first half, with full-backs Lee Young-pyo and Cha Doo-ri pushing forward at every opportunity, while British-based duo Park Ji-sung and Ki Sung-yueng dominated the experienced Greek pairing of Karagounis and Katsouranis in midfield.

BBC: South Korea 2-0 Greece

Lee-Young-pyo's intervention allowed Park Ji-sung to bisect both Greece centre-backs with a perfectly weighted through ball for Park Chu-young.

BBC: South Korea 2-0 Greece

He had no hand in the opener, though, the equally impressive Lennon prodding home from O'Hara's fine cross after Paul McShane's poor clearance had been charged down by Young-Pyo Lee.

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It made for a gripping game, even more so after a distinctly uninspiring first half - neither goalkeeper had had a save to make - as Ramos introduced striker Darren Bent, withdrawing defender Young-Pyo Lee.

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