The South Americans started well and nearly found the lead when Alexandro Maidana volleyed just wide, before captain Lucas Quintana saw a header cleared off the line shortly after.

Paraguay’s momentum was firmly halted on the stroke of half-time, however, as Enso Gonzalez was sent off following a referee review for a kick out on Kim Hyeon-oh.

Korea Republic instantly set about making use of their numerical advantage. Kim Myeong-jun was denied via a superb double save by Facundo Insfran. Kim Tae-won was next to try his luck, but he scuffed his effort wide from 12 yards.

 

The result left Korea Republic at the bottom of the standings and they will have to defeat Panama on Friday to stand a chance of advancing.