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Qualifiers - Group E: Oman 0-1 DPR Korea; Malaysia 0-1 Tajikistan

Sat, 28 Sep, 2024

Qualifiers - Group E: Oman 0-1 DPR Korea; Malaysia 0-1 Tajikistan

Dushanbe: DPR Korea booked their ticket to the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Finals after edging Oman 1-0 in their Qualifiers Group E tie on Friday. 

The East Asian side, who finished their campaign with 10 points, were assured of top spot after Tajikistan scored deep into time added on to defeat Malaysia 1-0 in Friday's later match.

Qualifiers - Group E: Oman 5-0 Sri Lanka; Tajikistan 0-2 DPR Korea

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

Qualifiers - Group E: Oman 5-0 Sri Lanka; Tajikistan 0-2 DPR Korea

Dushanbe: DPR Korea scored a crucial 2-0 win over Tajikistan in Group E of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 Qualifiers on Wednesday. 

The win took the East Asians to seven points, three clear at the top, while Oman revived their hopes with a 5-0 defeat of Sri Lanka in the earlier game. 

DPR Korea's Ri expects even more from his young players

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

DPR Korea's Ri expects even more from his young players

Bogota: Having lifted the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup trophy for a third time, DPR Korea head coach Ri Song Ho has already set a new target for his starlets.

Ri's charges impressed from start to finish at Colombia 2024, with their amazing run reaching the finishing line with a totally deserved 1-0 win over Japan in Sunday's final.

Ri now hopes to see his budding players steering DPR Korea to a return to the FIFA Women's World Cup, with Brazil to host the 2027 edition.

Qualifiers - Group E: DPR Korea 0-0 Malaysia; Sri Lanka 0-3 Tajikistan

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

Qualifiers - Group E: DPR Korea 0-0 Malaysia; Sri Lanka 0-3 Tajikistan

Dushanbe: Tajikistan kicked off their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group E campaign with a 3-0 defeat of Sri Lanka on Monday.

In the earlier match, DPR Korea and Malaysia played to a 0-0 draw with both moving to four points.

DPR Korea defeat Japan to win third title

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

DPR Korea defeat Japan to win third title

Bogota: Choe Il Son was the match winner as DPR Korea defeated Japan 1-0 to emerge champions of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Sunday.

It was the East Asian side's third title, having also lifted the trophy in 2006 and 2016 while Japan, winners in 2018, settled for the runners-up spot for the second successive edition.

Qualifiers - Group E: Malaysia 2-1 Oman; DPR Korea 4-0 Sri Lanka

Sun, 22 Sep, 2024

Qualifiers - Group E: Malaysia 2-1 Oman; DPR Korea 4-0 Sri Lanka

Dushanbe: Malaysia produced their best to defeat Oman 2-1 in their opening AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group E tie at the Republican Central Stadium on Saturday.

DPR Korea, meanwhile, got their campaign off to an emphatic start with a 4-0 win over Sri Lanka.

Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Bogota: DPR Korea and Japan are set for a blockbuster clash when they face off in the final of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Sunday.

DPR Korea will hold the psychological edge going into the showdown at the Estadio El Campin, having defeated Japan to lift the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024 title in March.

DPR Korea edge United States to make final

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

DPR Korea edge United States to make final

Cali: DPR Korea edged the United States 1-0 to advance to the final of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Wednesday.

The win took the East Asian side within one match of lifting the trophy for a third time, having emerged champions in 2006 and 2016.

Preview - S-final: USA v DPR Korea

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Preview - S-final: USA v DPR Korea

Cali: DPR Korea will not make the mistake of underestimating the United States when they square off in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 semi-final on Wednesday.

The reigning Asian champions are seeking a third world title while the United States are aiming for a fourth.

Chae strike sends DPR Korea into semi-finals

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Chae strike sends DPR Korea into semi-finals

Medellin: DPR Korea were made to work hard but rose to the challenge to beat Brazil 1-0 in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 quarter-final on Sunday.

Chae Un Yong produced the goal that made the difference, it coming in the second half in a match in which the Brazilian attack tried hard but was never able to seriously threaten goalkeeper Chae Un Gyong with DPR Korea to face the United States - who defeated Germany 3-1 on penalties after their last eight tie ended 2-2 - in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

Preview - Q-final: Brazil v DPR Korea

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Brazil v DPR Korea

Medellin: DPR Korea expect a tough challenge but are confident they will persevere in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 quarter-final against Brazil on Sunday.

Both sides have enjoyed impressive campaigns thus far, maintaining a perfect record enroute to the quarter-finals.

DPR Korea, however, will have a slight advantage as Brazil needed extra-time to see off the challenge of Cameroon in the Round of 16 while the East Asian side comfortably saw off Austria 5-2.

R16: Impressive DPR Korea stay on track

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

R16: Impressive DPR Korea stay on track

Medellin: Austria gave it their best shot but it wasn't enough as DPR Korea powered to a 5-2 win in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 Round of 16 tie on Thursday.

Up next for the two-time champions are Brazil, who booked their quarter-final spot with a 3-1 defeat of Cameroon Wednesday.