The match ended with the 2-1 victory of South Korea. Moon Chang-jin opened score on 20 minutes from penalty. On 47 minutes, he doubled the lead of South Korea.

Dostonbek Hamdamov netted an only goal of Uzbekistan I the match on 58 minutes. Jamshid Boltaboev see red card on 71 minutes of the game.

Uzbekistan will face Iraq on 16 January in the second match of the tournament.