AFC Asian Cup: China, South Korea, Iran Grab Monday Wins

AFC Asian Cup group-stage play continued on Monday with three games in the United Arab Emirates:

GROUP C:

At Al Ain:

Yu Dabao scored the winning goal in the 78th minute as China defeated Kyrgyzstan 2-1.

At Dubai:

Hwang Ui-jo's goal in the 67th minute provided the difference as South Korea defeated the Philippines 1-0.

Group C Standings:

1. China, Mainland (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. South Korea (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
3. Kyrgyzstan (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)
4. Philippines (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)



GROUP D:

At Abu Dhabi:

Mehdi Taremi scored twice (12', 25') as Iran destroyed Yemen 5-0.