Shenzhen (China), Feb. 17 -- South Korea secured a spot in the quarterfinal of the AFC U20 Asian Cup after coming from behind to defeat Thailand 4-1 in Group D here on Monday, with Kim Tae-Won bagging a brace.
Yotsakon Burapha's shot from out of the box gifted Thailand a lead in the 23rd minute. Yoon Do-yong equalized for South Korea in the 32nd minute.
South Korea dominated the second half as Kim scored twice in the 59th and 86th minute. Substitute Park Seung-Soo added another to clinch the victory.
In an earlier match, Japan came from behind twice to salvage a 2-2 draw with Syria. Mohammad Al Mustafa opened the scoring for Syria in the 10th minute before Yuto Ozeki netted in the 24th minute to equalize for Japan.
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