Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Beijing: Reigning champions DPR Korea and Japan are set to clash in the final of the 2016 AFC U-14 Girls’ Regional Championship for the East zone on Sunday, renewing their 2014 final acquaintances where the North Koreans bettered Japan 2-1 to lift their inaugural title.
Having successfully clinched their second crown last year, Jang Kyong-il’s DPR Korea side advanced to the final after beating Korea Republic 5-0 in Saturday’s semi-final, while the Japanese downed Chinese Taipei by the same score-line in the other semi-final tie.
SEMI-FINAL 1
Japan 5-0 Chinese Taipei
Scorers: Kawamoto Sae (10'), Shirowa Reina (16'), Ito Megumi (23'), Shimada Mei (42'), Kimura Chisa (70+1’)
Referee: Hyon Un-mi (DPR Korea)
SEMI-FINAL 2
DPR Korea 5-0 Korea Republic
Scorers: Sin Pom-hyang (6'), Ri Hak (20', 34'), Won Hyang-son (21', 40')
Referee: Urara Horikawa (Japan)
3RD PLACING MATCH
Chinese Taipei v Korea Republic
Kick-off: 1400hrs
Venue: National Football Training Centre, Pitch No. 5
FINAL
Japan v DPR Korea
Kick-off: 1700hrs
Venue: National Football Training Centre, Pitch No. 5
*All kick-off times are local
Photo: Osports