Australia 1-2 Republic Of Korea final score - 17 January 2026, U23 AFC Championship

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Highlights

Australia Australia
Republic Of Korea Republic Of Korea
End of game
90+5'
L. Geon-hee
90+4'
J. Hyun-tae
K. Seong-jin
88'
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S. Min-ha
K. Seong-jin
N. Blair
L. Jovanovic
81'
J. Overy
A. Simmons
81'
77'
J. Jae-sang
B. Ga-on
J. Pearman
L. Agosti
74'
A. Hammond
M. Macallister
73'
M. Younis
J. Drew
66'
L. Jovanovic
J. Drew
51'
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46'
D. Kim
K. Yong-hak
Half-time
21'
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B. Ga-on
L. Hyeon-yong
Kick-off

Game Statistics

Australia Australia
Republic Of Korea Republic Of Korea
7
Total shots
7
4
Clearances
9
3
Shots on target
4
3
Corners
2
10
Free Kicks
12
44
Possession (%)
56
7
Fouls
9
0
Yellow card
1
5
Offside
1
4
Shots off target
3
0
Shots blocked
2
2
Saves
2
2
Injuries
0
5
Substitutions
3

Form

Last matches

Australia
Australia Last matches
W W D W L W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

4.5 Total goals
33% BTTS
4 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

14 Jan 2026 - U23 AFC Championship

Iraq
1 :  2
Australia

11 Jan 2026 - U23 AFC Championship

China
1 :  0
Australia

8 Jan 2026 - U23 AFC Championship

Australia
2 :  1
Thailand

9 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Australia
0 :  0
China

6 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Timor-Leste
0 :  6
Australia

3 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Australia
14 :  0
Northern Mariana Islands U23
D D D W D W
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

4/6 (67%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.83 Total goals
50% BTTS
3.17 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

8 Jan 2026 - U23 AFC Championship

Australia
2 :  1
Thailand

9 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Australia
0 :  0
China

3 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Australia
14 :  0
Northern Mariana Islands U23

15 Apr 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

Australia
0 :  0
Jordan

26 Mar 2024 - U23 WAFF Championship, Knockout stage

Australia
2 :  2
Republic Of Korea

23 Mar 2024 - U23 WAFF Championship, Knockout stage

Australia
1 :  1
Egypt
L D D W L W
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.83 Total goals
17% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

14 Jan 2026 - U23 AFC Championship

Iraq
1 :  2
Australia

11 Jan 2026 - U23 AFC Championship

China
1 :  0
Australia

6 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Timor-Leste
0 :  6
Australia

5 Jun 2025 - U23 Friendly Games

Republic Of Korea
0 :  0
Australia

21 Apr 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

Qatar
0 :  0
Australia

18 Apr 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

Indonesia
1 :  0
Australia
Republic Of Korea
Republic Of Korea Last matches
W W W D W L
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
17% BTTS
2.83 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

13 Jan 2026 - U23 AFC Championship

Uzbekistan
2 :  0
Republic Of Korea

10 Jan 2026 - U23 AFC Championship

Lebanon
2 :  4
Republic Of Korea

7 Jan 2026 - U23 AFC Championship

Republic Of Korea
0 :  0
Iran

9 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Republic Of Korea
1 :  0
Indonesia

6 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Laos
0 :  7
Republic Of Korea

3 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Republic Of Korea
5 :  0
Macao
W D D W W D
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.83 Total goals
17% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

7 Jan 2026 - U23 AFC Championship

Republic Of Korea
0 :  0
Iran

9 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Republic Of Korea
1 :  0
Indonesia

3 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Republic Of Korea
5 :  0
Macao

5 Jun 2025 - U23 Friendly Games

Republic Of Korea
0 :  0
Australia

25 Apr 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

Republic Of Korea
2 :  2
Indonesia

16 Apr 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

Republic Of Korea
1 :  0
United Arab Emirates
D W W W W L
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.67 Total goals
33% BTTS
2.67 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

13 Jan 2026 - U23 AFC Championship

Uzbekistan
2 :  0
Republic Of Korea

10 Jan 2026 - U23 AFC Championship

Lebanon
2 :  4
Republic Of Korea

6 Sept 2025 - U23 AFC Championship, Qualification

Laos
0 :  7
Republic Of Korea

22 Apr 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

Japan
0 :  1
Republic Of Korea

19 Apr 2024 - U23 AFC Championship

China
0 :  2
Republic Of Korea

26 Mar 2024 - U23 WAFF Championship, Knockout stage

Australia
2 :  2
Republic Of Korea

Head to head

Australia

0 %

Draw

100 %

Republic Of Korea

0 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

2
Total goals
50%
BTTS
1
Goals scored
1
Goals conceded
50%
Over 2.5
50%
Under 2.5

5 Jun 2025 - U23 Friendly Games

Republic Of Korea
0 :  0
Australia

26 Mar 2024 - U23 WAFF Championship, Knockout stage

Australia
2 :  2
Republic Of Korea

Tactical Scheme

Australia

Formation : 4 - 4 - 2

1
S. Hall
2
A. Simmons
6
K. Moore Majekodunmi
15
N. Paull
3
J. Rawlins
7
J. Drew
20
L. Agosti
8
J. Valadon
11
Y. Dukuly
23
M. Macallister
16
L. Jovanovic
7
K. Seong-jin
17
K. Yong-hak
8
K. Dong-jin
2
M. Kang
15
B. Ga-on
3
B. Hyun-seo
22
S. Jang
23
S. Min-ha
5
L. Hyeon-yong
19
L. Geon-hee
21
H. Sung-min

Formation : 5 - 3 - 2

Republic Of Korea

Substitutes

Australia
Australia
Goalkeeper

D. Peraic-Cullen

L. Allen

Defender

J. Overy

A. Simmons 81'

G. Bovalina

K. Vidmar

Midfielder

J. Pearman

L. Agosti 74'

M. Younis

J. Drew 66'

M. Humbert

E. Alagich

Forward

A. Piol

A. Hammond

M. Macallister 73'

N. Blair

L. Jovanovic 81'

Republic Of Korea
Republic Of Korea
Goalkeeper

M. Hyun-Ho

H. Jae-yun

Defender

P. Jun-seo

J. Hyun-tae

K. Seong-jin 90'

L. Chan-wook

Midfielder

K. Tae-won

J. Ji-Hoon

D. Kim

K. Yong-hak 46'

K. Han-seo

Forward

J. Seung-bae

J. Jae-sang

B. Ga-on 77'

Live Commentary

90+6' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Jeddah.

90+6' tir_non_cadre_1

In Jeddah, Jordi Valadon (Australia) misses the target with a header.

90+5' carton_jaune_1

Lee Geon-hee for Korea Republic has been booked by Fu Ming and receives a first yellow card.

90+5'  

Ball safe as Australia is awarded a throw-in in their half.

90+5'  

Fu Ming signals a Korea Republic throw-in in Australia's half.

90+4' substitution_1

Jo Hyun-tae is replacing Kang Seong-jin for Korea Republic at King Abdullah Sports City.

90+3'  

Australia to take a throw-in in Korea Republic territory.

90+3' corner_1

Corner awarded to Australia.

90+2' tir_cadre_1

Jeong Jae-sang gets his shot on target but fails to score for Korea Republic.

90+2'  

Throw-in for Australia in the half of Korea Republic.

90+1'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

90+1' sifflet_1

Fu Ming awards Korea Republic a goal kick.

90+1' tir_non_cadre_1

Australia's Jordi Valadon breaks free at King Abdullah Sports City. But the strike goes wide of the post.

90'  

Fu Ming signals a Australia throw-in in Korea Republic's half.

88' but_1

Shin Min-ha scores with a header and the away team now lead 1-2. Great play from Kang Seong-jin to set up the goal.

88' corner_1

Corner awarded to Korea Republic.

87'  

Throw-in Korea Republic.

86' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Australia goal kick.

86' tir_cadre_1

Aydan Jonathan Hammond of Australia smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

85'  

Throw-in for Australia in their own half.

83'  

Fu Ming awards the away team a throw-in.

82'  

Can Australia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Korea Republic's half?

81' substitution_1

Nathaniel Blair is replacing Luka Jovanovic for the home team.

81' substitution_1

The home team has substituted Aidan Simmons with James Overy. Tony Vidmar is thus making his fourth change.

81'  

Aidan Simmons for Australia is back on the field again.

80'  

Australia to take a throw-in in Korea Republic territory.

80' corner_1

Australia have been awarded a corner by Fu Ming.

79' corner_1

Australia have been awarded a corner by Fu Ming.

78' sifflet_1

Korea Republic have a goal kick.

78' tir_non_cadre_1

Australia's Marcus Younis misses with an attempt on goal.

77' substitution_1

The away team have replaced Baek Ga-on with Jeong Jae-sang. This is the second substitution made today by Lee Min-sung.

76' blessure_1

Attention is being given to Australia’s Aidan Simmons and play has been suspended briefly.

75' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Australia at King Abdullah Sports City.

74' substitution_1

Jaylan Pearman is replacing Louis Agosti for Australia at King Abdullah Sports City.

73' substitution_1

Tony Vidmar (Australia) is making a second substitution, with Aydan Jonathan Hammond replacing Mathias Langeland Macallister.

73'  

Throw-in Korea Republic.

72'  

Throw-in for Korea Republic at King Abdullah Sports City.

72'  

Throw-in for Korea Republic in the half of Australia.

71' coup_franc_1

Fu Ming signals a free kick to Korea Republic in their own half.

70' coup_franc_1

Australia awarded a free kick in their own half.

69'  

Ball safe as Korea Republic is awarded a throw-in in their half.

68' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Korea Republic in their own half.

66'  

Australia awarded a throw-in in their own half.

66' substitution_1

Tony Vidmar is making the team's first substitution at King Abdullah Sports City with Marcus Younis replacing Jed Drew.

65'  

Korea Republic to take a throw-in in Australia territory.

63'  

Throw-in for Korea Republic close to the penalty box.

63'  

Can Korea Republic capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Australia's half?

61' coup_franc_1

Free kick Korea Republic.

59' sifflet_1

Fu Ming awards Korea Republic a goal kick.

58' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Australia in their own half.

58'  

Yaya Dukuly is back on his feet again.

58' blessure_1

Yaya Dukuly is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

57' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Jeddah.

56'  

Fu Ming signals a Australia throw-in in Korea Republic's half.

56'  

Korea Republic needs to be cautious. Australia have an attacking throw-in.

55'  

Throw-in for Korea Republic in their own half.

54' coup_franc_1

Korea Republic awarded a free kick in their own half.

54'  

Throw-in for Korea Republic in their own half.

53'  

Australia have a dangerous throw-in.

51' but_1

Goal! Luka Jovanovic levels the match at 1-1. Jed Drew with an assist there.

50' hors_jeu_1

At King Abdullah Sports City, Australia are penalized for being offside.

49' coup_franc_1

Fu Ming signals a free kick to Australia in their own half.

49' coup_franc_1

Fu Ming signals a free kick to Australia in their own half.

46' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Korea Republic goal kick.

46' substitution_1

Do-hyun Kim is on a sub for Kim Yong-hak for Korea Republic.

45+3' coup_franc_1

Fu Ming signals a free kick to Australia.

45+2' hors_jeu_1

Australia are whistled for offside.

45+2' coup_franc_1

Australia awarded a free kick in their own half.

45' sifflet_1

Fu Ming blows to end the first-half.

42' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Australia in the half of Korea Republic.

41'  

Korea Republic awarded a throw-in in their own half.

37' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Korea Republic in their own half.

37'  

Fu Ming awards the home team a throw-in.

36'  

Throw-in for Australia in the half of Korea Republic.

35'  

Can Australia get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Korea Republic's half?

34'  

Fu Ming signals a throw-in for Australia, close to Korea Republic's area.

32' hors_jeu_1

Australia are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

31'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

29'  

Fu Ming signals a Australia throw-in in Korea Republic's half.

29' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Korea Republic goal kick.

28'  

Throw-in for Australia at King Abdullah Sports City.

27'  

Ball safe as Korea Republic is awarded a throw-in in their half.

27' sifflet_1

Fu Ming awards Australia a goal kick.

27' tir_non_cadre_1

Kang Seong-jin for Korea Republic gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

25'  

Throw-in Australia.

24'  

Can Korea Republic get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Australia's half?

23' sifflet_1

Korea Republic have a goal kick.

23' tir_non_cadre_1

Aidan Simmons of Australia gets in a strike, but is off target.

21' but_1

Baek Ga-on puts the ball in the net and the away team now lead 0-1. Lee Hyeon-yong instrumental with a fine assist.

19' tir_cadre_1

Korea Republic's Kim Dong-jin is on target but unsuccessful.

18'  

Throw-in high up the field for Korea Republic in Jeddah.

17' coup_franc_1

Korea Republic awarded a free kick in their own half.

17' hors_jeu_1

Kim Yong-hak of Korea Republic is pulled up for offside.

16'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

15' coup_franc_1

In Jeddah a free kick has been awarded the away team.

14'  

Throw-in for Australia in the half of Korea Republic.

13' hors_jeu_1

Yaya Dukuly for Australia is whistled offside.

12' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Korea Republic at King Abdullah Sports City.

11'  

Throw-in Australia.

11'  

Throw-in for Korea Republic at King Abdullah Sports City.

9' hors_jeu_1

Australia are caught offside.

9' corner_1

Corner awarded to Korea Republic.

6' coup_franc_1

Fu Ming signals a free kick to Australia in their own half.

5' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Jeddah.

5' tir_non_cadre_1

Korea Republic are coming forward and Baek Ga-on gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

4' tir_cadre_1

Australia drives forward and Jed Drew gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

4'  

Throw-in for Australia in their own half.

3'  

Korea Republic to take a throw-in in Australia territory.

2' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Australia in their own half.

2'  

Ball safe as Australia is awarded a throw-in in their half.

1'  

Korea Republic awarded a throw-in in their own half.

1'  

Fu Ming awards the away team a throw-in.

Score and result Australia - Republic Of Korea

The Australia - Republic Of Korea match (Football - U23 AFC Championship) at 17/01/2026 10:30 is complete.

The Australia - Republic Of Korea match result is as follows: 1-2.

Now that this U23 AFC Championship Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.