Asian Cup 2011 : South Korea defeats Bahrain 2-1
DOHA, Jan. 10, 2011 (AMP) — Qatar 2011 : South Korea defeated Bahrain by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Monday night.
The result put the Koreans second in Group C with 3 points. In their next game, South Korea will meet group leaders Australia on January 14, while Bahrain will face India.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
South Korea at the Asian Cup
- 2 titles (1956, 1960)
- 12 appearances (first in 1956)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Champions (1956, 1960) Runners-up (1972, 1980, 1988) Third Place (1964, 2000, 2007)
Bahrain at the Asian Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1988)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (2004)
South Korea
2:1
Bahrain
2:1 (1:0)
- 10 January 2011
- 19:15
- Doha
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Australia | 3 |
| South Korea | 3 |
| Bahrain | 0 |
 India | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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