BANGKOK, July 2 (Xinhua) — Japan surged past a 10-man South Korean team with a 3-0 victory to claim the AFC U-17 Asian Cup on Sunday.
Both teams launched into action quickly in the match, each side failing to capitalize on opportunities to break the deadlock. The game’s momentum shifted in the 43rd minute when South Korean defender Ko Jong-hyun received his second yellow card for a foul just outside the box.