Asian Cup 2019: Saudi Arabia defeat North Korea 4-0 in group E opener

Tuesday, 08 January 2019 9:50 PM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 08 January 2019 9:54 PM ]

Saudi Arabia's players celebrate after scoring during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup group E football match between Saudi Arabia and North Korea at the Maktoum Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai on January 8, 2019. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia have defeated North Korea 4-0 in group E of the Asian competition.

Saudi Arabia's defender Hamdan Alshamrani (2nd-L) heads the ball during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup group E football match between Saudi Arabia and North Korea at the Maktoum Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai on January 8, 2019. (AFP)

Hatan Bahbri gave Saudi Arabia the lead before the half-hour mark with a stunning strike from the left side of the box.

Saudi Arabia made it 2-nil in the 37th minute through Mohammed Al-Fatil. Salem Al Dawsari then added the 3rd for Saudi Arabia after the break. And Fahad Al Muwallad bagged the 4th in the 87th minute to seal the victory.

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