Asian Cup 2019 : South Korea defeats Philippines 1-0
DUBAI, Jan. 7, 2019 (AMP) — Emirates 2019 : South Korea defeated the Philippines by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in the Asian Cup first round on Monday afternoon at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.
The result put the Koreans second in Group C with 3 points. In their next game, South Korea will meet third-placed Kyrgyzstan at the Al-Maktoum Stadium on January 11, while the Philippines will face China.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
South Korea at the Asian Cup
- 2 titles (1956, 1960)
- 14 appearances (first in 1956)
- 17 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
- Statistics: Champions (1956, 1960) Runners-up (1972, 1980, 1988, 2015) Third Place (1964, 2000, 2007, 2011)
Philippines at the Asian Cup
- First appearance
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
South Korea
1:0
Philippines
1:0 (0:0)
- 7 January 2019
- 17:30
- Dubai
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 China | 3 |
| South Korea | 3 |
 Kyrgyzstan | 0 |
| Philippines | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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