Korea Republic claim 2020 AFC U23 Championship title in the final

Jeong Tae-wook’s goal in the 113th minute of a closely-fought encounter helped Korea Republic seal their first-ever Continental crown at this level, one which comes four years after they dramatically lost to Japan in the final of the competition’s 2016 edition.

For Saudi Arabia, however, the result brought late heartbreak following a campaign in which they had excelled en route to their disappointing defeat at the hands of their East Asian counterparts.

After Oh had headed over from a corner and a tame Lee Dong-gyeong was easily gathered by Al Yami, Korea Republic went ahead. Lee Dong-gyeong’s pinpoint free-kick finding Jeong Tae-wook who headed home.

Try as they may, Saudi Arabia were unable to find an equaliser in what precious little time remained, leaving Korea Republic to celebrate at the final whistle.