Japan, who have also sealed a place in the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India, will play DPR Korea in what promises to be a sizzling final between two of the most exciting teams in the competition on Saturday.

China, who can be proud of their battling performance in the semi-final, will play Australia in the third-place playoff.

Kim Hye-yong starred for DPR Korea, scoring two early goals to go equal top of the scoring charts before Kim Pom-i added a late sealer, as Hwang Yong-song’s side continued their excellent run of results to set up a meeting with either Japan or China PR in Saturday’s decider.

Australia’s defeat – their first in an 11-game campaign which began over a year ago – ends their dream of reaching a first ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with a third-place finish now the best they can hope for.

As Japan, China PR, DPR Korea and Australia prepare for Wednesday’s semi-finals, the-AFC.com looks at six talented youngsters who have shone on the big stage in Chonburi.

The defending champions were outstanding in the group stage, winning all three of their matches with a record of 17 goals scored and none conceded.

Seven different players, including Hong, have found the net so far, and she believes her side’s even spread of both talent and responsibility is one of their major strengths.

Vietnam had their backs against the wall after suffering defeats to DPR Korea and Korea Republic in their earlier Group B matches but that didn’t stop them from bringing the challenge to China. 

In the end, Shao Ziqin’s 82nd minute header for China was all that separated the sides.