Football : South Korea beat Kyrgyzstan 1-0 in Asian Cup to progress to next round

South Korea secured their place in the knockout stages of the AFC Asian Cup as they beat Kyrgyzstan 1-0. Kyrgyzstan goalkeeper Kadyrbekov was called into action after just 12 minutes when he kept out Koo Ja-cheol's low strike. The Dordoi Bishkek player was a busy man from then on. Kim Min-jae broke the deadlock when he headed home a Hong Chul corner four minutes before half-time. Hwang Ui-Jo and Hwang Hee-Chan both had chances to double Korea's lead but struck the 'woodwork'. Paulo Bento's side secured a second straight win at the tournament, following a 1-0 victory over the Philippines in their Group C opener. The two-time champions next face China, who currently sit top of the group on goal difference.