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RUSSIA 2018 ASIAN QUALIFIERS FINAL ROUND: KOREA REPUBLIC 3-2 CHINA

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September 6, 2016

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Seoul: Korea Republic got the final round of qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup off to a perfect start with a thrilling 3-2 win over China at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Thursday evening.

The deadlock was broken midway through the first half as Zheng Zhi put the ball into his own net and two goals in quick second half succession from Lee Chung-yong and Koo Ja-cheol seemingly set the hosts on the way to a deserved win only for late goals from Hai Yu and Hao Junmin to ensure a tense finish.

"In the last 15 to 20 minutes, it was frustrating to let China back into the game through our mistakes," said Korea Republic coach Uli Stielike.....

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