South Korea managed to reach the second round of the Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup after securing a 3-3 draw with Malaysia on Thursday.

The national football team, led by head coach Jürgen Klinsmann, finished second in Group E after the match against the 130th-ranked Malaysia at Al Janoub Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

The team wrapped up the Group stage with five points, having defeated Bahrain 3-1 and then drawing Jordan 2-2. Bahrain finished first with six points after beating Jordan 1-0 on Thursday.

The Taegeuk Warriors will advance to the Round of 16 to face Group F toppers Saudi Arabia next Wednesday.