GUANGZHOU, China (AP)—Ra Un Sim scored twice in extra time Saturday as defending champion North Korea beat archrival South Korea 3-1 for a spot in the women’s football final at the Asian Games.
North Korea captain Jo Yun Mi opened the scoring with a strike that soared past the South Korean goalkeeper just seconds before halftime.
South Korean substitute Yoo Young-a equalized in the second half from Jeon Ga-eul’s pass with just two minutes of regulation time remaining to force extra time.
Ra scored in each half of extra time, heading in Kim Kyong Hwa’s cross four minutes in and then scoring again to seal her team’s place in Monday’s final against Japan. The 22-year-old forward has scored three goals in these games.
South Korean coach Choi In-cheul said his team suffered from being down a player due to injury, and was exhausted from 120 minutes of game play.
“I congratulate the North Korean team because they won, but I think our team did the best they could,” he said.
The top-ranked North Koreans have won the gold at the last two Asian Games and are confident of defending their title.
The head coach for North Korea, Kim Kwang Min, praise his team’s speed as a key factor in their win against the South Koreans, but said they are looking ahead to a tough match against Japan, which edged China 1-0 in extra time earlier Saturday.
“The Japanese team is one of the best in Asia,” he told a post-game news conference. “This match will be very competitive and difficult.”
Showing posts with label 2010 Asian Games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2010 Asian Games. Show all posts
20 November 2010
Asian Games - North Korea lost
The UAE defeated DPR Korea 9-8 in a penalty shootout after the two sides had battled to a 0-0 draw after extra-time.
Ri Chol-Myong had his penalty kick saved by Ali Housani in the UAE goal before Mohamed Al Shehhi tucked away his spotkick to send the Gulf side into the semi-finals.
Ri Chol-Myong had his penalty kick saved by Ali Housani in the UAE goal before Mohamed Al Shehhi tucked away his spotkick to send the Gulf side into the semi-finals.
17 November 2010
Asian Games - win against Vietnam
Guangzhou: Football powerhouse Japan crushed India 5-0 to move into the Asian Games quarter-finals on Tuesday where they were joined by DPR Korea who edged past Vietnam 2-0.
They stay in the gold medal hunt along with four-time champions Iran, triple winners Korea Republic, Uzbekistan and Oman who made the last eight on Monday.
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DPR Korea's clash with Vietnam was a much tighter affair, with Choe Kum-Chol 35th minute strike all that separated them for much of the match before Choe Myong-Ho converted a 91st minute penalty to seal the win.
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They stay in the gold medal hunt along with four-time champions Iran, triple winners Korea Republic, Uzbekistan and Oman who made the last eight on Monday.
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DPR Korea's clash with Vietnam was a much tighter affair, with Choe Kum-Chol 35th minute strike all that separated them for much of the match before Choe Myong-Ho converted a 91st minute penalty to seal the win.
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13 November 2010
Asian Games - North Korea beat Jordan
North Korea beat Jordan 3-0 in final match in group stage in Asian Games .
Kim-Yong Jun scored in 18 min, Choe Myong-ho in 82 min and Choe Kum-Chol in 86 min
North Korea play Vietnam in Round of 16 on 16. November
Kim-Yong Jun scored in 18 min, Choe Myong-ho in 82 min and Choe Kum-Chol in 86 min
North Korea play Vietnam in Round of 16 on 16. November
10 November 2010
Asian Games - North Korea win
North Korea won 3-0 against Palestine in second match in Asian Games (U23 +3) in China.
North Korea are already ready for next round.
North Korea are already ready for next round.
08 November 2010
N.Korea celebrate 'major' victory over S.Korea
GUANGZHOU, China (AFP) - A confident North Korea was celebrating Monday after a "major" victory over arch-rivals South Korea at the Asian Games.
Ri Kwang-Chon got the decisive goal in the Group C game, heading home nine minutes before half-time, with Hong Myung-Bo's men unable to find a reply despite playing against 10 men for the final 25 minutes.
North Korean coach Jo Tong-Sop said his under-23 team, which includes a handful of players who featured at the World Cup in South Africa, was brimming with confidence and looking to go all the way here.
"Even though we had a player sent off, we were very confident and fought until the end," said Jo of the reclusive team.
"South Korea put great pressure on us, particularly in defence, but we still played very hard and achieved our goal.
"It was a major victory for us because we made a big study of Korea and their tactics."
Jo said he felt his team was capable of winning the gold medal, but they were also in Guangzhou to learn.
"Our objectives are simple—to enhance our experience of international matches. In addition, if we can play well we will try to qualify for the knockout rounds and win those games."
South Korean coach Hong Myung-Bo, who is looking to steer his team to their first Asian Games title in 24 years, was disappointed but not disheartened.
"Obviously it is very disappointing and unfortunate for us," he said.
"But we still have two more games to play and I believe that when we get our injured players back, we can win the next two games. I am confident we can still reach the final."
South Korea next face Jordan on Wednesday, while North Korea take on the Palestinian territories.
Ri Kwang-Chon got the decisive goal in the Group C game, heading home nine minutes before half-time, with Hong Myung-Bo's men unable to find a reply despite playing against 10 men for the final 25 minutes.
North Korean coach Jo Tong-Sop said his under-23 team, which includes a handful of players who featured at the World Cup in South Africa, was brimming with confidence and looking to go all the way here.
"Even though we had a player sent off, we were very confident and fought until the end," said Jo of the reclusive team.
"South Korea put great pressure on us, particularly in defence, but we still played very hard and achieved our goal.
"It was a major victory for us because we made a big study of Korea and their tactics."
Jo said he felt his team was capable of winning the gold medal, but they were also in Guangzhou to learn.
"Our objectives are simple—to enhance our experience of international matches. In addition, if we can play well we will try to qualify for the knockout rounds and win those games."
South Korean coach Hong Myung-Bo, who is looking to steer his team to their first Asian Games title in 24 years, was disappointed but not disheartened.
"Obviously it is very disappointing and unfortunate for us," he said.
"But we still have two more games to play and I believe that when we get our injured players back, we can win the next two games. I am confident we can still reach the final."
South Korea next face Jordan on Wednesday, while North Korea take on the Palestinian territories.
Asian Games - North Korea beat South Korea
North Korea beat South Korea 1-0 today in Asian Games in China.
RI Kwang Chon scored in 36 min .
Pak Nam Chol got red card in 65 min
RI Kwang Chon scored in 36 min .
Pak Nam Chol got red card in 65 min
07 October 2010
Asian Games Draw
Asian Games draw :
MEN
Group C: Korea Republic, Palestine, Jordan, DPR Korea
WOMEN
Group B: DPR Korea, Japan, Thailand
The Asian Games will officially open on November 12 but the football event will kick off on November 7 and conclude on November 25.
The women’s event will be played from November 14 to 23.
AFC website
MEN
Group C: Korea Republic, Palestine, Jordan, DPR Korea
WOMEN
Group B: DPR Korea, Japan, Thailand
The Asian Games will officially open on November 12 but the football event will kick off on November 7 and conclude on November 25.
The women’s event will be played from November 14 to 23.
AFC website
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