China edge Kyrgyzstan 2-1, Iran hammer Yemen 5-0
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Updated: 2019-01-07 20:54
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With the victory, China lead Group C with three points and two goals, followed by favorites South Korea who only edged the minnows Philippines 1-0.
South Korea got the winner in the 67th minute when Hwang Ui-jo struck the ball from close range into the net at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.
The Philippine footballers directed by former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson showcased very tough defense in the duel.
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