China Lose 3-1 to South Korea in Under-19 Soccer Friendly

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China Lose 3-1 to South Korea in Under-19 Soccer Friendly

South Korea beat their Chinese counterparts 3-1 in a under-19 soccer friendly in Seoul's Sangam World Cup Stadium on Friday.

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South Korea beat their Chinese counterparts 3-1 in a under-19 soccer friendly in Seoul's Sangam World Cup Stadium on Friday.

The host team dominated the match and forward Choi Sung-Kuk scored the first goal in the 12th minute.

Jung Jo-Gook made it 2-0 for the hosts at the 34th minute.

Chen Xing of China narrowed the gap to 2-1 at the 49th minute. The Chinese team played more aggressively early in the second half. But the host team threatened the Chinese defence line with

penetrating passes. Jung Jo-Gook eluded two Chinese defenders and fired the ball into the net at the 68th minute.

The friendly was played a day before the warm-up game between World Cup co-hosts South Korea and World Cup qualifiers China which is scheduled to play in port city of Incheon.

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