2022 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Three
- Kwon Chang-Hoon (60')
South Korea beat Lebanon thanks to Kwon Chang-Hoon goal
South Korea secured their first win in Group B as Paulo Bento's side saw off Lebanon to win 1-0 in Suwon.
Kwon Chang-Hoon netted two minutes after coming off the bench to earn the home side a narrow victory after a scoreless draw with Iraq last Thursday.
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The Suwon Bluewings striker latched on to Hwang Hee-chan's low centre from the left, slipping the ball past goalkeeper Mostafa Matar to take the Koreans to four points from their first two games in Group A.
South Korea top Group A with Iran due to face Iraq later on Tuesday while the United Arab Emirates take on Syria.
Game Information
Suwon World Cup Stadium
12:00 PM, 7 September 2021
Suwon, Korea Republic
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC Standings
Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Qatar | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +14 | 12 |
India | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
Afghanistan | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -10 | 4 |
Kuwait | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 3 |