China downs DPRK 2-1 to cruise to last eight with 9 points

National coach Alain Perrin watches from the bench as his side complete a victorious march through their group. [Photo/IC]

However, in the second half, DPRK rallied and lauched some fierce attacks to test their rivals defence, substitute forward So Hyon Uk nearly levelled in the 82nd minute with a powerful half-volley rattling the crossbar at the edge of the box. Sim Hyon Jin also missed a good opportunity two minutes later. So came close again in injury time with another header to be parried by Wang Dalei. The Koreans showed their courage and attacking ability, but the finishing was not accuate enough to change the result. The Koreans finally ranked the fourth at Group B after three consecutive defeats.