South Korea clinches dramatic semi-final win to book Asian Games football final spot

South Korea secured a place in the Asian Games men’s football final after a dramatic 2-1 win over China at Nagai Stadium. China took the lead in the 22nd minute through Wang Yudong, but Lee Young-jun restored parity eleven minutes later. With the match balanced, Bae Jun-ho, a Stoke City forward, headed in the decisive goal in the 82nd minute. The win sends South Korea to a gold-medal showdown against the winner of the Japan-Uzbekistan match. The Chinese side, appearing in their first semi-final since 1998, remain without an Asian Games football title. A sparse crowd watched the thrilling encounter.