South Korea secured their second consecutive victory with a 2-0 win over Jordan, thanks to goals from Lee Jae-sung and Oh Hyeong-gu. The win was crucial for underfire coach Hong Myung-bo, who had faced criticism after the team's opening match. Meanwhile, in Group A, Uzbekistan's match against Iran ended in a goalless draw, despite Iran being reduced to 10 players for the final 35 minutes. This result keeps South Korea at the top of the group and in a strong position for qualifying for the World Cup.