The 2020 champions largely dominated the match but fell behind in the 13th and 48th minutes. They composed themselves to draw level in the 20th and again in the 56th before taking the lead in the 71st and putting the match beyond Lebanon’s reach five minutes later.
The win, with goals from four different players, boosted their chances of making the knockout stage following their goalless stalemate with Islamic Republic of Iran in their Wednesday opener and avoiding defeat against Uzbekistan on Tuesday will seal progression. .....
⚽ 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟 | 🇱🇧 Lebanon 2️⃣-4️⃣ Korea Republic 🇰🇷
— #AFCU23 (@afcasiancup) January 10, 2026
Kim Tae-won doubles Korea Republic’s lead with a bottom-corner strike!
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