Kim Min-Jae, who scored the only goal to help South Korea squeeze past Kyrgyzstan, doubled the lead by a powerful header connecting a corner kick from Son Heung-min five minutes after the break.

Kim Moon-Hwan missed the opportunity to hand South Korea a third goal in the 65th minute, and though China tried to come back, but their efforts were undermined by a lack of quality in the crucial passes.

"We dominated the whole match, specially in defence. Considering the opportunities we created, we should socore more. I am gald that we finished top of the group, but the knockout-stage is the real challenge for us, we must keep focus and respect the opponents, trying our best to progress as far as we can," Bento said.

China will take on Group A runners-up Thailand in the knockout stage on January 20 while South Korea will play one of the four best third-placed finishers.

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