Jeddah: Korea Republic eased into the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ after playing out a goalless draw with Yemen in their concluding Group C tie at the King Abdullah Sports City Training Stadium (Pitch B) on Thursday.

Two-time champions Korea Republic, who finished the group in second place behind Vietnam, will meet defending champions Uzbekistan on Saturday in the last eight while Yemen ended their campaign in third spot.

Korea Republic got off to the faster start, with Ahn Joo-wan’s thunderous strike from outside the area rattling the crossbar in the eighth minute. The midfielder tried his luck again in the 16th through a free-kick, but saw his effort from the right of the box go sailing wide. .....

𝗙𝗧 | 🇰🇷 Korea Republic 0️⃣-0️⃣ Yemen 🇾🇪

Korea Republic 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙 firm to secure qualification from Group C 💪#AFCU17 | #KORvYEM pic.twitter.com/JgIcKF2os2

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