Cregan stars, but Irish lose

Korea 6 Ireland 3

In 30 degree temperatures, Korea started the stronger of the two teams and, in front of a huge home crowd and live TV coverage, they went ahead after three minutes from a well-rehearsed short corner. Ireland fought their way back into the game but conceded again on eight minutes through a goal from open play.

Korea went three up in the 20th minute and scored again twelve minutes later in what was beginning to look like a rout at 4-0.