SEOUL: Finals’ hosts Qatar beat hosts South Korea 2-0 win in a Group B match of AFC U23 Asian Cup 2024 Qualifiers.
But the result will not be counted towards the qualification process as it is categorised as a friendly match.
The visitors stunned the home crowd in the 38th minute when forward Ahmed Alrawi broke the deadlock to put Qatar 1-0 ahead.
The Young Taeguk Warriors showed determination and grit in the second half but despite chances to get back into the game, just could not find a way past Yousef Abdullah in Qatar’s goal.
Qatar took advantage to add a second via Tameen Mansour Alabdulla in 68th minute to seal the victory.
South Korea will aim to get their first points when they meet Kyrgyz Republic on Saturday while Qatar will look to maintain their winning momentum against Myanmar. (AFC)
