China edge Kyrgyzstan 2-1, Iran hammer Yemen 5-0

With the victory, China lead Group C with three points and two goals, followed by favorites South Korea who only edged the minnows Philippines 1-0.

South Korea got the winner in the 67th minute when Hwang Ui-jo struck the ball from close range into the net at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.

The Philippine footballers directed by former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson showcased very tough defense in the duel.