Summary
Lebanon's hopes of securing a place in the final round of World Cup qualification were dealt a damaging blow Tuesday after the Cedars could only muster a goalless draw at home to North Korea. A win would have propelled Lebanon to top spot in Group H. Instead, they now find themselves trailing in third place on eight points with three matches to go.
This time the East Asians came prepared, utilizing a narrow formation to stifle the midfield while cutting off the supply lines to Lebanon's forwards.
They also did a number on Cedars captain Hasan Maatouk, who barely got a kick on the right the side of the Lebanese attack.
Maatouk, in a rare foray down the right, pulled back a delicious ball for the unmarked Helwe, who skied his close-range effort to squander Lebanon's best opening of the match.
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