South Korea edged past China with a narrow 1-0 victory in their FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) match on June 11, 2024. The solitary goal victory, in a match that kicked off at 19:00, was enough for the Taegeuk Warriors to secure all three points against a stubborn Chinese side that defended deep and in numbers for much of the contest. The decisive moment came in the second half when South Korea's pressure finally told, with a well-worked move resulting in a tap-in from close range, breaking Chinese resistance. The key focus point was China's defensive discipline, which frustrated South Korea for long periods, and the visitors' inability to create any meaningful chances of their own on the counter-attack. The win allowed South Korea to maintain their perfect record at the top of the group table, while China's defeat left them with a challenging path to qualification from their current position. South Korea's manager likely emphasized the importance of patience and grinding out results, while China's coach took positives from a disciplined defensive performance despite the loss. The Korean lineup featured global stars like Son Heung-min, who was closely marked throughout.