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    AFC U-20 Asia Cup: Seong-min’s penalty shootout heroics help Korea Republic advance to SF
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    AFC U-20 Asia Cup: Seong-min’s Penalty Shootout Heroics Help Korea Republic Advance To SF

    By IANS News February 23, 2025 • 21:04 PM View: 744
    Goalkeeper Hong Seong: Korea Republic advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup with a dramatic 3-2 penalty shootout win over defending champions Uzbekistan after their quarter-final ended 3-3.

    The thrilling match, held on Sunday in Shenzhen, saw Korea Republic hold a 3-1 lead until Uzbekistan mounted a late comeback, scoring twice in the final minutes of regulation to force extra time.

    Despite leading 3-1, Korea Republic found themselves under pressure when Uzbekistan’s determination in the closing stages of regular time leveled the score at 3-3. In extra time, neither team was able to find the winner, and the match was ultimately decided by penalties.

    TAGS Asia Cup Korea Republic Asian Cup Saudi Arabia World Cup Kim Tae Muhammadali Urinboev Hong Seong Asilbek Jumaev Shin Min Lee Geon Abdugafur Haydarov Goalkeeper Hong Seong
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