Just as a draw looked inevitable, Lee latched onto a long pass and stroked the ball beyond Chen for the lone goal of the game.

Chinese coach Hao Wei contributed the disappointing defeat to experience. "The contest should have ended with a draw, but our players' lack of experience allowed the goal in the last minute," said Hao. "It's a pitiful loss, but in general, I can accept my team's performance." China produced a total of 13 shots with five on target.

In the other match-up in Group C, Iran managed a 1-1 draw with defending champions Uzbekistan.

With three points secured, South Korea are set for another tough challenge when they face Hamid Estili's Iran on Sunday, while China have an encounter with Uzbekistan, with both matches to be held at Tinsulanon Stadium.

The top two teams from each of the four groups will advance to the knockout stage and the top three teams of the tournament can book their tickets to the Tokyo Olympics with Japan, the hosts, having an automatic qualification.

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