Relegation-threatened Augsburg leveled the scores in the 23rd minute through Koo Ja-cheol, but Gomez was on hand for his second of the afternoon latching onto a pass from Dutch winger Arjen Robben in the 59th minute to claim his 25th goal of the season.

CNN: Gomez brace earns Bayern win but Dortmund maintain lead

The striker then headed into the path of Koo Ja-cheol following a cross by Cha Du-ri, and his forward partner doubled the lead.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

South Korea, victors the first two times the tournament was held in 1956 and 1960, took the lead in the 24th minute at Doha's Al Gharafa Stadium through Koo Ja-cheol.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS