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2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup: How did the Asian teams do?

Korea Republic – Qualified to the Round of 16

The hosts delivered some good performances that excited fans and pundits alike to finished the group stage as the runner-up of Group A.

The young Taegeuk Warriors beat Guinea 3-0 in their opening match before clinching their ticket to the next round after a 2-1 victory against Argentina.

The South Koreans were beaten 1-0 by England U-20 in the last group stage match, but the result didn’t really matter.

South Korean U-20 are set to face Group C runners-up Portugal in Round of 16 on Tuesday, 30 May.