Jeju United V Ulsan Hyundai preview (Peace Cup quarter finals first leg)

Jeju United Vs Ulsan - 7pm, Wednesday, 8th July 2009 (Jeju World Cup Stadium, Seogwipo)

Jeju's busy month continues as they welcome Ulsan to Seogwipo for the first leg of the Peace Cup quarter finals.

United are on an excellent run of form and have a chance of causing an upset in this tie. Ulsan have struggled so far this season however have a squad which is not short on quality.

With the Peace Cup not exactly a priority for either side, this tie will be decided by which team wants the victory more.

Second leg will be played in Ulsan on 22nd July.

Team News

Arthur Bernardes is likely to rest a few players for this game, but expect him to name a relatively strong side.

Keep an eye out for:
Popular striker from last season Cho Jin Soo (22) left Jeju to join Ulsan over the winter.

Brazilian Luizinho (10) has averaged almost a goal every 2 games since coming to Korea in 2007. His compatriot Almir (7) has scored five goals in the K-League already this season.
Slavčo Georgievski (6) joined Ulsan this winter and has played for the Macedonian national side. He made an appearance in Macedonia's 1-0 victory over Scotland in August 2008.

Previous meetings

Jeju have lost their last three consecutive games against Ulsan, however they have picked up some victories over the last few years.

April 18 2009: Jeju United 0-1 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
September 28 2008: Jeju United 0-1 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
May 5 2008: Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i 2-1 Jeju United
September 15 2007: Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i 2-2 Jeju United FC
May 5 2007: Jeju United FC 2-1 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i
October 14 2006: Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i 2-2 Jeju United FC
April 16 2006: Jeju United FC 3-0 Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i

Jeju beat Ulsan 2-1 at home on July 9th 2006 in the Hauzen Cup. In 2007 the side lost 1-0 in Ulsan but secured a 0-0 draw in the home game.

Bet365.com odds
Jeju 17/10 (2.70)
Draw 11/5 (3.20)
Ulsan 13/10 (2.30)