The striker's penalty was saved by Jung Sung-Ryong but substitute Hajime Hosogai made no mistake from the rebound.

CNN: Japan to face Australia in Asian Cup final

Kuwait gave the home side some scares in the first half and goalkeeper Jung Sung-Ryong had to be at his best.

CNN: South Korea beat Kuwait to advance with underdogs Lebanon

The end of the first half saw Greece probe Jung Sung-ryong's goal with two promising crosses which just evaded striker Angelos Charisteas.

BBC: South Korea 2-0 Greece