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South Korea U23 defeated Australia U23 2–1 in the Asia, AFC U23 Asian Cup - Quarter Finals on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Full highlights, player ratings and match statistics are available below.
Match Report — Australia U23 vs South Korea U23
This Asia, AFC U23 Asian Cup - Quarter Finals 2026 match between Australia U23 and South Korea U23 has now concluded. The full-time score of 1–2 reflects the performance of both sides across 90 minutes of competitive Asia, AFC U23 Asian Cup - Quarter Finals football. LCores tracked every goal, substitution, yellow card and red card in real time throughout this fixture. Use the Statistics tab above to review possession, shots on target, corners and fouls from this match. The Lineups tab shows both confirmed starting XIs, player ratings and substitutes used by each team.
Highlights — Australia U23 vs South Korea U23 1–2
The Australia U23 vs South Korea U23 highlights video is available in the Highlights tab above. Highlights are typically uploaded within 1–3 hours of the final whistle. The video covers all goals, key chances and decisive moments from this Asia, AFC U23 Asian Cup - Quarter Finals 2026 fixture. LCores provides free match highlights for all Asia, AFC U23 Asian Cup - Quarter Finals games — no subscription needed.
Player Ratings & Performance — Australia U23 vs South Korea U23
Individual player ratings for Australia U23 and South Korea U23 from this match are available in the Lineups tab. Ratings reflect each player's contribution across the 90 minutes, based on goals, assists, key passes, defensive actions and overall performance data. Top performers from both Australia U23 and South Korea U23 are highlighted in the formation view.
Goals & Key Events
Unknown found the net in the 21'' minute. Unknown found the net in the 51'' minute. Unknown found the net in the 88'' minute.
There were 8 substitutions across both sides during the match.
How to Watch Australia U23 vs South Korea U23 Live
Fans around the world can follow Australia U23 vs South Korea U23 live on LCores for free. In the United Kingdom, the match is expected to be available on Sky Sports or TNT Sports. US viewers can check ESPN+ or Paramount+ for live coverage. In Canada, DAZN and TSN are the primary broadcasters for Asia, AFC U23 Asian Cup - Quarter Finals fixtures. Australian fans should look to Optus Sport or Kayo Sports. Viewers in Saudi Arabia and across the Arab world can watch on beIN Sports, thmanyah or MBC Sport. LCores provides a free live score stream for Australia U23 vs South Korea U23 with real-time match events, statistics and lineups — no subscription required.
For the full match highlights video, detailed player ratings and complete statistics from this Asia, AFC U23 Asian Cup - Quarter Finals 2026 fixture between Australia U23 and South Korea U23, navigate the tabs above. LCores covers all Asia, AFC U23 Asian Cup - Quarter Finals matches with real-time data, archived results and free highlight videos — completely free for fans worldwide.