Abby Brammell

North Korea's An Yong Hak, left, challenges Ivory Coast's Emmanuel Eboue during the World Cup group G soccer match between North Korea and Ivory Coast at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa, Friday, June 25, 2010.




North Korea goalkeeper Ri Myong Guk fails to block a header by Ivory Coast's Yaya Toure, not seen, during the World Cup group G soccer match between North Korea and Ivory Coast at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa, on Friday, June 25, 2010.



North Korea's goalkeeper Ri Myong-guk lets in a goal from Ivory Coast during the 2010 World Cup Group G soccer match at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit June 25, 2010.



North Korea players pose for a team photo prior to the World Cup group G soccer match between North Korea and Ivory Coast at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa, Friday, June 25, 2010. Back row from left: Pak Chol Jin, Cha Jong Hyok, goalkeeper Ri Myong Guk, Ri Kwang Chon, Jong Tae Se, and An Yong Hak. Front row from left: Ri Jun Il, Mun In Guk, Pak Nam Chol, Ji Yun Nam and Hong Yong Jo.



Ivory Coast's players pose for a team photograph before the 2010 World Cup Group G soccer match against North Korea at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit June 25, 2010.



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