Shenzhen: Goalkeeper Hong Seong-min was the toast of the Korea Republic team after his heroics in the shootout saw the 12-time champions triumph over Uzbekistan to reach the semi-finals of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Sunday.

Having denied Uzbekistan skipper Muhammadali Urinboev from the penalty spot in the second minute, Hong then did the same in the shootout after the tie ended 3-3, stopping Ollabergan Karimov and Murodjon Komilov as Korea Republic emerged 3-1 winners after the tie ended 3-3.

Hong, who plays his club football for FC Pohang Steelers, said goalkeeping coach Chung Yoo-seok played an instrumental role in his performance as Korea Republic exacted revenge on Uzbekistan, having lost to the eventual champions on penalties in the semi-finals of the 2023 edition. .....

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