South Korea finally flex muscles as Japan claim advantage over Australia
On an eventful night of Asian World Cup qualifiers, South Korea finally delivered a statement win while Japan gained a crucial advantage.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
4-0-2, 2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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2022 WCQ Ladder
2022 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Goal Difference44
Goals Scored46
Assists0
Goals Conceded2