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10MA TOPICS! [KOREA FA] [AFC U23 Championship] Kim gets it right again as Korea Republic close in on glory

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January 23, 2020

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Bangkok: Kim Hak-bum had prepared his players for a battle of attrition against Australia ahead of their successful showing against Graham Arnold’s side on Wednesday as Korea Republic booked their place in the final of the AFC U23 Championship Thailand 2020.

Goals from Kim Dae-won and Lee Dong-gyeong in the second half ensured the Koreans not only set up a meeting in the final with Saudi Arabia on Sunday but that the country’s remarkable record of qualifying for the Olympic Games remaining intact.

The Koreans have appeared at every Olympics since Seoul hosted the Games in 1988 and victory over the Olyroos ensures Kim’s side will be playing in Tokyo this summer alongside the Saudis and the winners of Saturday’s third place play-off between Australia and Uzbekistan. Hosts Japan will be Asia's fourth team at the Olympics......


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