Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Yangon: Korea Republic made themselves firm favourites to win Group H and qualify for the AFC U-16 Championship 2018 after beating hosts Myanmar in Yangon on Wednesday.
Up next for Korea Republic are China PR, who also have a perfect record after two games but an inferior goal difference.
After an even first 15 minutes, Korea Republic struck their opener in the 16th through midfielder Yoon Suk-ju.
Once ahead, there was no stopping Korea Republic as they roamed the Thuwunna Stadium pitch at will against a helpless Myanmar.
Lee Jun-suk gave Korea Republic coach Kim Jung Soo reason to be happy as he struck the second six minutes before the break.
Jeong Sang-bin made it 3-0 in the 58th minute, forcing Myanmar to make several changes to stop the goal wave.
It worked for a while but there was to be a fourth for Korea Republic as striker Hong Yun-sang converted a penalty in the 81st minute.
Kim Jung Soo (Korea Republic head coach)
"We did our work and we got the victory. We come to qualify. Our first priority is qualify and to that, we want to win all the games."
Nyi Nyi Latt (Myanmar head coach)
"Korea Republic were just too good for us. This is the difference between the Asian and ASEAN levels. My players tried but we couldn't match Korea Republic's individual skills, height and power."
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