Head coach Lee Chang-won admitted that nerves got to his inexperienced players after they almost let slip a 2-0 advantage, with Syria forcing them on the back foot for much of the second half.
Fitness issues were another concern for Lee with Son Seung-min, Ha Jeong-woo and Baek Ming-gyu taken off before the hour mark. .....
A sweet 🇰🇷 Korea Republic move gets the finish it deserves 👌#AFCU20 | #KORvSYR pic.twitter.com/amAU8iCqxf
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