BANGKOK, July 2 (Xinhua) — Japan surged previous a 10-man South Korean staff with a 3-0 victory to assert the AFC U-17 Asian Cup on Sunday.
Both groups launched into motion shortly within the match, both sides failing to capitalize on alternatives to interrupt the impasse. The recreation’s momentum shifted within the forty third minute when South Korean defender Ko Jong-hyun acquired his second yellow card for a foul simply exterior the field.
To compound their rivals’ misfortune, Gaku Nawata capitalized on the ensuing free-kick by artfully curling the ball over the wall and previous the South Korean goalkeeper, giving Japan a 1-0 lead earlier than halftime.
Faced with a deficit and down one participant, South Korea struggled to mount a sturdy protection whereas pursuing an equalizer. Nawata struck once more within the 66th minute after his staff penetrated the South Korean penalty space.
Despite South Korea’s continued efforts to push ahead, Japan discovered their third aim in additional time, securing the championship trophy.