Both teams struggled to find a way through, managing just one shot on target each as Uzbekistan took charge of the group after their 3-2 win against Lebanon.
“The players could not perform individually as there was too much pressure from Iran,” said Lee. .....
📋 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗨𝗣𝗦 | 🇰🇷 Korea Republic 🆚 IR Iran 🇮🇷
— #AFCU23 (@afcasiancup) January 7, 2026
All set at Al Shabab Stadium 🏟️
The opening match of Group C gets underway here!
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