South Korea advance in Asia Cup

South Korea have progressed to the last four of the Asian Cup, while Thailand has kept its World Cup hopes alive.

South Korea have won their group to progress into the last four of the Asian Cup with a goalless draw against China in a lacklustre game.

Both sides had already qualified for the semi-finals but face tough clashes in the final four in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday.

The Koreans, who advance after scoring six more goals than the Chinese, will be aiming to depose cup holders Australia, while eight-time Asian title winners China will play World Champions Japan.

Monday night's stalemate in Ho Chi Minh City brought to an end a goal glut for both sides who smashed an astonishing 26 goals between them in their first two Group B matches, without reply.

The pair are guaranteed two of the five Women's World Cup spots up for grabs at the Asian event.

Thailand will play Vietnam for the coveted final spot on Wednesday after edging Myanmar 2-1 in Monday night's crucial other game to take third place in Group B.

On Sunday Japan advanced to the final four with a rampant 7-0 victory over Jordan, while Australia beat the hosts Vietnam 2-0.


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