The Young Matildas showed great resolve in the game, having come under sustained pressure for much of the game before substitute Lara Gooch came up with the winner late in the second half.
Korea Republic were the first to register a shot on target through Kim Shin-ji’s free-kick after nine minutes but it didn’t challenge Australian custodian Chloe Lincoln who was only required to make a routine save. .....
🎥 HIGHLIGHTS | 🇦🇺 Australia 1️⃣-0️⃣ Korea Republic 🇰🇷
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) March 16, 2024
Young Matildas clinch third-place with a narrow victory!
Match Report 🔗 https://t.co/ZTNmMfeCuu#U20WAC | #AUSvKOR pic.twitter.com/kyfmVqvFts
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