(Reuters) - South Korea head coach Uli Stielike has labelled Tuesday's Group A World Cup qualifier against Syria at the Seoul World Cup Stadium a "must-win" match after his side succumbed to a 1-0 loss in China last week. The defeat left second-placed South Korea four points behind leaders Iran, while fourth-placed Syria beat Uzbekistan last week to move within two points of an automatic qualification spot with four games remaining. "I think Syria are the most effective team in this final round. The previous meeting between the two sides in September ended in a goalless draw but South Korea captain Ki Sung-yueng is confident that his side can return to winning ways. With Choi Kang-hee and Hong Myung-bo resigning after poor qualification campaigns, South Korea have a history of cutting ties with head coaches after the World Cup qualifiers.

Source: The Star March 27, 2017 10:30 UTC