Mamma mia, Fabio!

First blood to Russia as Aleksandr Kokorin nods home Dmitri Kombarov's cross from 12 yards. A very well executed header.

Russia are going through as it stands.

Scrappy, ugly start in Curitiba. That's to be expected considering there is a place in the last-16 at stake.

South Korea are not hanging about. They need a win and in the opening couple of minutes they show their attacking intent with a move that is ended in the Belgium penalty area by an offside flag. Adnan Januzaj has his first touch. And it's a clever one by the teenager as Belgium mount their first attack that comes to nothing.

It's all or nothing for Algeria and Russia. The game has started.

And we're under way in Sao Paulo. It's now or never for South Korea.

Robbie Brown:, external Adnan Januzaj is about to announce himself on the world stage. Goal and an assist will do it.

Adrian Chiles, over on ITV, has come up with a novel suggestion for sorting out who gets to show what in the World Cup's last 16: "If you're wondering which second-round games will be shown on the BBC and which on ITV, Gary Lineker and I will strip down to our budgie smugglers, wrestle on the beach and the winner will get first pick."

Enduring image, Adrian. Actually, the BBC gets first pick in the round of 16, and has gone for Brazil v Chile at 17:00 BST on Saturday.

The teams emerge from the tunnel in Curitiba. Algeria are in white while Russia are in red. We're ready for kick-off.

It's a lovely late afternoon in Sao Paulo. Belgium's player, decked in black shirts, are belting out the national anthem.

Adam Burt:, external Fabio Capello must take the blame for poor Russian showing. He has a potentially great world talent in midfielder Alan Dzagoev, and hardly plays him.

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Their team might be anchored at the foot of Group H BUT South Korea fans have turned up in numbers in Sao Paulo. The teams are in the tunnel.

Remember those stories about Fabio Capello being a strict disciplinarian, external while in charge of England?

It appears the Italian is mellowing in his old age.

As Russia arrived in Curitiba for their 'must-win' match against Algeria, Capello was fielding questions about why he had just allowed a group of Latin America dancers to perform for his players.

"We did everything that we thought should have been done," Capello shrugged. "A suggestion had been made to invite the dancers to come and perform. We accepted the invitation willingly. We participated in the dances and it was wonderful."

Perhaps there's a chance we may see Fabio on Strictly Come Dancing soon.

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South Korea manager Hong Myung-bo broke into a smile when asked if he was relying on divine intervention to help the Taeguk Warriors through.

As it turns out, the former captain for South Korea's semi-final run at the 2002 World Cup in 2002 isn't big on that.

"I don't have a religion so I don't ask for divine help. I just look at my players and I believe in them," he says. "Of course, there are players who have a religion and that could be a way that they get help as well."

Asked if he could provide South Korea with a "miracle", Hong added: "We will do what we can. I don't know if you can call it a miracle but we will have to wait for the results."

It is a source of national pride in Russia that all 23 members of their squad play for clubs in the Motherland. But Fabio Capello says it is holding back Russian football that none of his players are playing in any of Europe's top five leagues.

"I think that playing abroad helps everyone mature and improve," the 68-year-old adds. "Russia hadn't participated in a World Cup for 12 years and we have to remember that. If you always play in the same championship it is very difficult to improve."

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South Korea were beaten 4-2 by Algeria in their second group game and manager Hong Myung-bo makes two changes, with keeper keeper Kim Seung-gyu and forward Kim Shin-wook coming into the side.

Belgium are already through to the last 16 and make seven changes from the win over Russia last time out. Manchester United winger Adnan Junuzaj and midfielder Steven Defour both start as centre-back Vincent Kompany and Eden Hazard are two of those rested.

One change apiece for both Algeria and Russia as they look to join Belgium in qualifying from Group H.

Watford defender Essaid Belkalem comes in for ex-Rangers man Madjid Bougherra, who is on one booking.

For Russia, Zenit St Petersburg striker Aleksandr Kerzhakov, who has scored their only goal so far in Brazil, replaces Maksim Kanunnikov up front. Kerzhakov will become Russia's all-time top goalscorer if he scores.