KSA beats North Korea (4-1) in Australia Asian Cup

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) In Wednesday’s earlier Group B game, forward Mohammed Al Sahlawi scored twice in two minutes to inspire Saudi Arabia’s 4-1comeback win over North Korea in Melbourne.

North Korea midfielder Ryang Yong-gi opened the scoring in the 11th minute for his team’s first Asian Cup goal since 1992.

Striker Naif Hazazi equalized in the 37th minute, before al-Sahlawi gave Saudi Arabia the lead in the 52nd and made it 3-1 in the 54th.

Ri Yong-jik was sent off in the 77th minute for a handball and Nawaf Alabid sealed the win after the subsequent penalty. /End/