Shenzhen: Korea Republic took top spot after coming from behind to secure a 1-1 draw with Japan in their final AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025Group D fixture at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Pitch 1 on Thursday.

Korea Republic finished with seven points and will face defending champions Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals, while Japan will meet Islamic Republic of Iran.

Japan started on the offensive and had Korea Republic desperately defending as early as the third minute when Ryunosuke Sato had his shot from outside the area blocked following a set-piece situation, while Kazunari Kita flashed his headed attempt across the face of the goal moments later. .....

FT | 🇯🇵 Japan 1️⃣-1️⃣ Korea Republic 🇰🇷

The spoils are shared as both sides advance! #AFCU20 | #JPNvKOR pic.twitter.com/TTR2rtW2B1

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