Asian Cup 2011 : South Korea beats Uzbekistan 3-2 to claim Asian Cup third place

DOHA, Jan. 28, 2011 (AMP) — Qatar 2011 : South Korea secured the consolation of third place at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup with a 3-2 win against Uzbekistan (halftime: 3-1) on Friday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Uzbekistan at the Asian Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1996)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1996)
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)

Uzbekistan

2:3

South Korea
2:3 (1:3)
- 28 January 2011
- 18:00
- Doha
Asian Cup History

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