DOHA, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in scored a brace as the two-time champions South Korea beat Bahrain 3-1 in the first round of Group E at the AFC Asian Cup here on Monday.
South Korea broke the deadlock by Hwang In-beom in the 38th minute, but Bahrain fought back to equalize in the 51st minute when Abdullah Al Hashash scored from close range.
Lee Kang-in shone in the second half as the 22-year-old midfielder scored in the 56th and 68th minute respectively.
"It's not just about my two goals. All the goals we score are very important for the team. I would just like to say and highlight that it is not about individual performance," Lee said after the match.
Also on Monday, Jordan hammered Malaysia 4-0 to lead Group E, after Mahmoud Al Mardi and Mousa Tamari scored twice respectively. Iraq outplayed Indonesia 3-1 in Group D. ■
Players of Indonesia celebrate scoring during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
Aymen Hussein (C) of Iraq shoots to score during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
Elkan Baggott (R) of Indonesia vies with Osamah Jabbar Rashid (C) of Iraq during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Mohanda Ali Kadhim of Iraq celebrates scoring during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Aymen Hussein (C) of Iraq celebrates scoring during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
Osamah Jabbar Rashid of Iraq celebrates scoring during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Marselino Ferdinan of Indonesia celebrates scoring during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
Justin Hubner (R) of Indonesia argues with Ibrahim Bayesh Al-Kaabawi of Iraq during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Elkan Baggott (bottom L) of Iraq vies with Mohanda Ali Kadhim (C) of Indonesia during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Players of Indonesia pose for photos ahead of the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)
Rafael William Struick (L) of Indonesia vies with Suad Natiq Naji of Iraq during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Players of Iraq pose for photos during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Referee shows yellow card to Elkan Baggott (R) of Indonesia during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Supporters cheer for Indonesia during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Players of Iraq greet supporters after the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
Yakob Sayuri of Indonesia shoots during the Group D match between Iraq and Indonesia at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 15, 2024. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)
