SEOUL (AFP) - The Middlesbrough women's team got off to a losing start in their "friendship football tour" of North Korea on Sunday, official media in the isolated country said.
A North Korean women's team, April 25, thrashed the visitors 6-2, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said, in a game marking the tenth anniversary of the opening of diplomatic relations between the communist North and Britain.
April 25 is the anniversary of the founding of the North's powerful military.
An unlikely bond was formed with the English town when North Korea beat two-time world champions Italy 1-0 in Middlesbrough at the 1966 World Cup, creating one of the biggest shocks in the tournament's history.
Middlesbrough women arrived in the capital Pyongyang on Saturday for the tour, which was due to end Wednesday.
Middlesbrough Ladies coach Marrie Wieczorek earlier said North Korean officials had invited the team to Pyongyang on a sporting and cultural exchange, during which they will play two local teams.
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20 September 2010
17 September 2010
Kim Shines as DPRK down Germany !
Marabella: Defending champions DPR Korea turned in disciplined performance to tame Germany 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World in Trinidad and Tobago late Thursday.
Kim Kum Jong fired a brilliant goal on the stroke of halftime to see the defending champions through to the last four. The East Asians will now play the winner of the Japan versus Republic of Ireland quarter-final in Arima on Friday
"Germany are a very powerful side and they have a lot of skill and physical strength to go with it,” DPR Korea coach Ri Song-Gu paid handsome tributes to the rivals.
“Their players are technically gifted and very strong mentally. But we were going to give it our best shot because we want to retain the title.”
The Germans dictated the early goings-on and the Asians were content to sit back and hit out on the occasional counter-attack.
After Germany had a couple of attempts on goal, Choe Jong Hwa failed to convert after hitting over from 12 yards out with German keeper Lena Nuding completely off her line.
After Melanie Leupolz has missed a golden chance for Germany, the solitary goal of the arrived when Kim Kum Jong collected the ball about 35 yards from goal and hammered a brilliant strike into the top corner.
A goal down, the Germans came out after the break firing on all cylinders and Lena Petermann missed what was perhaps the easiest chance of the game only before the DPR Korean backline firmed up and stayed solid with goalkeeper Choe Kyong Im working hard as the last line of defence.
It has been quite a comeback for the Koreans from the north of the peninsula since losing their first group match to Nigeria 3-2. They recovered smartly by keeping clean sheets against Chile and then Trinidad and Tobago.
source : afc.com
Kim Kum Jong fired a brilliant goal on the stroke of halftime to see the defending champions through to the last four. The East Asians will now play the winner of the Japan versus Republic of Ireland quarter-final in Arima on Friday
"Germany are a very powerful side and they have a lot of skill and physical strength to go with it,” DPR Korea coach Ri Song-Gu paid handsome tributes to the rivals.
“Their players are technically gifted and very strong mentally. But we were going to give it our best shot because we want to retain the title.”
The Germans dictated the early goings-on and the Asians were content to sit back and hit out on the occasional counter-attack.
After Germany had a couple of attempts on goal, Choe Jong Hwa failed to convert after hitting over from 12 yards out with German keeper Lena Nuding completely off her line.
After Melanie Leupolz has missed a golden chance for Germany, the solitary goal of the arrived when Kim Kum Jong collected the ball about 35 yards from goal and hammered a brilliant strike into the top corner.
A goal down, the Germans came out after the break firing on all cylinders and Lena Petermann missed what was perhaps the easiest chance of the game only before the DPR Korean backline firmed up and stayed solid with goalkeeper Choe Kyong Im working hard as the last line of defence.
It has been quite a comeback for the Koreans from the north of the peninsula since losing their first group match to Nigeria 3-2. They recovered smartly by keeping clean sheets against Chile and then Trinidad and Tobago.
source : afc.com
13 September 2010
DPRK down hosts to reach last eight
Couva: Defending champions DPR Korea advanced to the last eight of the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over tournament hosts Trinidad and Tobago.
The East Asians were fastest out of the blocks at the Ato Boldon Stadium as Kim Su-gyong flicked home Pong Son-hwa’s free-kick with just three minutes gone and with neither side able to add to the tally it was the North Koreans that rounded off the group stage with two wins and one defeat.
Following the single-goal win over the Soca Princesses and an earlier 3-0 triumph over Chile, Ri Song-gun’s side progress to the quarter-finals as Group A runners-up behind Nigeria, who defeated DPR Korea (3-2), Trinidad & Tobago (2-1) and Chile (5-0).
DPR Korea, champions of the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2008 when they defeated the USA 2-1 in extra-time, will now face tournament favourites Germany, who sealed top spot in Group B with a 3-0 defeat of AFC U-16 Women’s Champions Korea Republic.
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The East Asians were fastest out of the blocks at the Ato Boldon Stadium as Kim Su-gyong flicked home Pong Son-hwa’s free-kick with just three minutes gone and with neither side able to add to the tally it was the North Koreans that rounded off the group stage with two wins and one defeat.
Following the single-goal win over the Soca Princesses and an earlier 3-0 triumph over Chile, Ri Song-gun’s side progress to the quarter-finals as Group A runners-up behind Nigeria, who defeated DPR Korea (3-2), Trinidad & Tobago (2-1) and Chile (5-0).
DPR Korea, champions of the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2008 when they defeated the USA 2-1 in extra-time, will now face tournament favourites Germany, who sealed top spot in Group B with a 3-0 defeat of AFC U-16 Women’s Champions Korea Republic.
afc.com
11 September 2010
North Korea to bring half of World Cup 2010 team to Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge – North Korea has sent its list of players who will attend the Thang Long-Hanoi Football Cup, which includes half the footballers who played at the FIFA World Cup 2010.
U23 Kuwait and U23 Australian will also bring their best players to Vietnam.
Tickets for the event have been delivered through the Vietnam Football Development JS Company. The tickets are priced at 120,000, 100,000, 80,000, and 40,000 dong.
The tournament will be held at Hanoi’s My Dinh stadium from September 20-24.
To prepare for the event, the Vietnamese national squad is drilling at My Dinh stadium.
Thang Long-Hanoi Cup schedule:
September 20
North Korea – U23 Australia (4.45pm)
Vietnam – U23 Kuwait (7pm)
September 22
U23 Kuwait – North Korea (5pm)
U23 Australia – Vietnam (7pm)
September 24
U23 Kuwait – U23 Australia (5pm)
Vietnam – North Korea (7pm)
Vietnam.net
U23 Kuwait and U23 Australian will also bring their best players to Vietnam.
Tickets for the event have been delivered through the Vietnam Football Development JS Company. The tickets are priced at 120,000, 100,000, 80,000, and 40,000 dong.
The tournament will be held at Hanoi’s My Dinh stadium from September 20-24.
To prepare for the event, the Vietnamese national squad is drilling at My Dinh stadium.
Thang Long-Hanoi Cup schedule:
September 20
North Korea – U23 Australia (4.45pm)
Vietnam – U23 Kuwait (7pm)
September 22
U23 Kuwait – North Korea (5pm)
U23 Australia – Vietnam (7pm)
September 24
U23 Kuwait – U23 Australia (5pm)
Vietnam – North Korea (7pm)
Vietnam.net
08 September 2010
FIFA U-17 Women`s World Cup - North Korea beat Chile
North Korea beat Chile 3-0 in the second match for North Korea.
North Korea lost 2-3 to Nigeria in the first match .
Last match in group stage is on 12. September against host Trinidad & Tobago.
North Korea lost 2-3 to Nigeria in the first match .
Last match in group stage is on 12. September against host Trinidad & Tobago.
07 September 2010
Middlesbrough ladies to visit North Korea
MIDDLESBROUGH Ladies will embark on a once-in-alifetime football trip later this month when they travel to North Korea for a twogame tour.
A group of 14 players and three coaching staff will travel to the North Korean capital Pyongyang between September 18-23.
The trip, which was the suggestion of the British Embassy in Pyongyang, will celebrate the special relationship that was forged between Middlesbrough and North Korea during the 1966 World Cup.
North Korea beat Italy at Ayresome Park in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, and the North Korean players became firm favourites on Teesside as a result.
The surviving members of the 1966 squad – including Pak Do Ik, the scorer of the winning goal against Italy – will meet the Middlesbrough Ladies team during the tour, which will feature two friendly matches and a series of coaching sessions with local children.
MFC Ladies manager Marrie Wieczorek said: “Everyone is so excited about the trip. It’s such a fantastic opportunity for all of us to visit a country that we could never have imagined getting to see.
“I know North Korea is shrouded in mystery for many people in the UK, but I get the impression that the Koreans will be wonderful hosts.
“The trip is very much about friendship and is evidence of football’s power to break down cultural barriers.
It has all come about thanks to the wonderful support the people of Middlesbrough and Teesside as a whole gave the Koreans at the 1966 World Cup.”
Northern Echo
Middlesborough FC
A group of 14 players and three coaching staff will travel to the North Korean capital Pyongyang between September 18-23.
The trip, which was the suggestion of the British Embassy in Pyongyang, will celebrate the special relationship that was forged between Middlesbrough and North Korea during the 1966 World Cup.
North Korea beat Italy at Ayresome Park in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, and the North Korean players became firm favourites on Teesside as a result.
The surviving members of the 1966 squad – including Pak Do Ik, the scorer of the winning goal against Italy – will meet the Middlesbrough Ladies team during the tour, which will feature two friendly matches and a series of coaching sessions with local children.
MFC Ladies manager Marrie Wieczorek said: “Everyone is so excited about the trip. It’s such a fantastic opportunity for all of us to visit a country that we could never have imagined getting to see.
“I know North Korea is shrouded in mystery for many people in the UK, but I get the impression that the Koreans will be wonderful hosts.
“The trip is very much about friendship and is evidence of football’s power to break down cultural barriers.
It has all come about thanks to the wonderful support the people of Middlesbrough and Teesside as a whole gave the Koreans at the 1966 World Cup.”
Northern Echo
Middlesborough FC
05 September 2010
DPR Korea ready for title defence
Port of Spain: DPR Korea will kick off their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title defence against Nigeria here in capital of Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday.
The East Asians won the inaugural championship two years back by defeating USA in the final.
Also representing Asia are Korea Republic, who are the current continental champions, and Japan.
For DPR Korea to emulate their success of the previous championship, determination holds the key.
Sin Ui-Gun, the coach of DPR Korea, said: "The one thought our players have is to win matches to send a report of victory to our country."
Sin will be banking on key players Kim Kum-Jong to deliver Pong Son-Hwa in a tough group comprising Nigeria, Chile and hosts Trinidad and Tobago.
afc.com
The East Asians won the inaugural championship two years back by defeating USA in the final.
Also representing Asia are Korea Republic, who are the current continental champions, and Japan.
For DPR Korea to emulate their success of the previous championship, determination holds the key.
Sin Ui-Gun, the coach of DPR Korea, said: "The one thought our players have is to win matches to send a report of victory to our country."
Sin will be banking on key players Kim Kum-Jong to deliver Pong Son-Hwa in a tough group comprising Nigeria, Chile and hosts Trinidad and Tobago.
afc.com
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