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Korea Republic's hopes dashed
Jakarta: Korea Republic were denied a place in the FIFA U17 World Cup Indonesia 2023 knockout stage after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Burkina Faso on Saturday.
The loss meant Korea Republic ended their Group E campaign with three defeats, with Asia to be represented by Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and Uzbekistan in the Round of 16.

Burkina Faso 2-1 Korea Republic
The game appeared to be heading towards a well-contested draw in Bandung, only for Aboubacar Camara to rifle home a late winner to secure Burkina Faso a first victory of the tournament.
 
Jack Pantoulou Diarra opened the scoring for Burkina Faso in the 24th minute with Kim Myung-jun equalising in the 49th minute.
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Camara, however, dashed Korea Republic's hopes with the winner in the 86th minute.

Reigning AFC U17 Asian Cup™ champions Japan will meet Spain in the Round of 16 on Monday with Iran to play Morocco on Tuesday. Uzbekistan face England on Wednesday.
 
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