Korea Republic secured their place in the knockout stage of the U-20 Asian Cup China 2025 with a dominant 4-1 victory over Thailand. The result confirmed Korea Republic’s qualification for the next round, as they are guaranteed a top-two finish in Group D. Earlier on Monday, Japan had drawn 2-2 with Syria, while Thailand’s elimination was confirmed after their second loss following a 3-0 defeat to Japan in their opener. The match was played at the Shenzhen Youth Football Training Base Pitch 1 on Monday. The winner of the match will face either Japan or Syria in the quarter-finals of the tournament on February 28 and 29, respectively. The draw for the final match will be made on February 30 and 31, with the winner to be announced on February 27 and 28, and the loser to be named on February 29 and 30, 2025. The final game will be held on February 26 and 27, and will take place at the Guangzhou Olympic Stadium in Guangzhou, China.
