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Korea strikes first

January 17, 2015
South Korea's Lee Jeonghyeop reacts after scoring his country's first goal during the AFC Asia Cup soccer match between Australia and South Korea in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

South Korea’s Lee Jeong-hyeop reacts after scoring his country’s first goal during the AFC Asia Cup soccer match between Australia and South Korea in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Coach Uli Stielike’s decision to insert little-known forward Lee Jeong-hyeop was right on the money.

Lee, 22, making just his fourth international appearance and his first start at Brisbane Stadium against Australia in their final Group A match of the AFC Asian Cup on Saturday, scored in the 32nd minute to give South Korea a 1-0 lead at halftime.

Son Heung-min did not play in the first half.