The Facts
- South Korea has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Philippines could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- In this matchup, South Korea is considered the favorite to take the win.
- These two teams have no recorded direct encounters in recent history.
Draw
Play Offs1/8-finals
| 1 | China | Indonesia | 3 : 1 |
| 3 | India | Chinese Taipei | 3 : 0 |
| 4 | Kazakhstan | Japan | 0 : 3 |
| 5 | Iran | Thailand | 3 : 0 |
| 7 | South Korea | Pakistan | 0 : 3 |
| 8 | Bahrain | Qatar | 1 : 3 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | China | Bye | |
| 2 | India | Japan | 0 : 3 |
| 3 | Iran | Bye | |
| 4 | Pakistan | Qatar | 1 : 3 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | China | Japan | 3 : 0 |
| 2 | Iran | Qatar | 3 : 0 |
Final
| 1 | China | Iran | 1 : 3 |
3rd place
| 2 | Japan | Qatar | 3 : 1 |
Social Media