FIFA U-17 World Cup
The win saw the East Asians cap a sterling Group F campaign in style to finish second behind Switzerland, level on seven points but with an inferior goal difference.
After a balanced start to the match, Korea Republic opened the scoring in spectacular fashion in the 26th minute when Kim Ji-sung spotted Christ Kouassi off his line and chipped the Ivory Coast custodian from almost 25 yards out.
The African side drew level 10 minutes before half-time, Hubert Yao finding Allasane Toure in the box and the latter slotted past the advancing Park Do-hun.
The African side drew level 10 minutes before half-time, Hubert Yao finding Allasane Toure in the box and the latter slotted past the advancing Park Do-hun.
Korea Republic came out for the second half in determined mood, substitute Jeong Hyeon-ung taking only three minutes into his introduction to restore his team's lead in the 48th minute.
Exchanging passes with Kim Do-yeon, Jeong confidently stepped into the box and planted a firm shot past Kouassi.
Exchanging passes with Kim Do-yeon, Jeong confidently stepped into the box and planted a firm shot past Kouassi.
The win was sealed in the 87th minute thanks to Yi Yong-hyeon's penalty after a video review for a foul by Kouadio Koffi on Kim Eun-seong.
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images
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