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Saudi Arabia secured a spot in the AFC U20 Asian Cup quarterfinals after coming from behind to beat DPR Korea 2-1 in its final Group B match on Wednesday.
Han Jae Yong's goal gifted DPR Korea a lead in the 28th minute. Saudi Arabia staged a second-half show as Saad Haqawi grabbed the equalizer in the 51st minute before substitute Thamer Al Khaibri hit the winner in the 85th minute.
Suadi Arabia advanced to the final eight as group winner while Iraq, who finished a goalless draw with Jordan secured the second place.
Saudi Arabia will meet host China in the quarterfinal while Iraq will play Australia.
In Group C, Iran edged Uzbekistan 2-1 while Indonesia was held by Yemen to a 0-0 draw.
