'Iraq and Japan. Technically Iraq are a good team, they have several players who can create problems for the South Koreans.

'Younis Mahmoud is one of their dangermen, having scored twice in the quarter-final.

'The Koreans look very ordinary.

'Japan have been the most complete team in the competition. All their players can hold the ball well, and Nakamura and Takahara up front are very solid.

'The defence and the goalkeeper are good too, and they play fluid football.'

V. SUNDRAMOORTHY, Young Lions coach and former Singapore international

'It will be Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

'The Saudis are a solid team. Their players have been together for some time, and they look more organised.

'Japan struggled a bit against Australia.

'Iraq have been doing well, and will be more motivated because of their troubles back home.'

R. VENGADASALAM, Tampines Rovers' director of operations

'South Korea have shown that they are a very physical and fit side. Iraq have shown that they can score goals, especially Younis Mahmoud. He's done very well so far.

'This game is a tough one to call. If the game goes to extra time, South Korea will win. But I do hope Iraq win it in regulation time.

'Japan have the edge over the Saudis. The Saudis have a very young defence. With Takahara up front, Japan have the advantage.'

AIDE ISKANDAR, national skipper

'The South Koreans should go through, they look good going forward.

'On the defensive side, the Korean goalkeeper has been good and was the key to their quarter-final penalty shoot-out victory.

'I fancy the Japanese in the other game. They look very consistent. They have the quality to win the Cup, despite missing some key players.

'Nakamura has been outstanding in midfield. If the Saudis cannot contain him, the Japanese will cruise through.'

GOH TAT CHUAN, former national player