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FIFA Disciplinary Committee decision on DPR Korea v Japan

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

FIFA Disciplinary Committee decision on DPR Korea v Japan

Zurich: The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has taken a decision in relation to the unplayed match between the national teams of DPR Korea v Japan initially scheduled to be played on 26 March 2024 in the frame of the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

After analysing the various factual elements in light of the applicable regulations, the chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to declare the match lost by forfeit 3-0 by the representative team of DPR Korea.

Japan’s Moriyasu pleased with “difficult” win

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Japan’s Moriyasu pleased with “difficult” win

Tokyo: Head coach Hajime Moriyasu defended Japan's performance, saying his players showed "persistence till the very end despite difficult circumstances" in their 1-0 win over DPR Korea in Group B of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.

Ao Tanaka’s second minute goal meant Japan made it three wins out of three to move five points clear at the top, with Myanmar and Syria playing to a 1-1 draw in the other tie.
 
Japan are well on course for a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers which will also seal AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualification and that was all that Moriyasu was concerned about. 

Group B: Japan 1-0 DPR Korea

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Group B: Japan 1-0 DPR Korea

Tokyo: Ao Tanaka’s second minute goal kept Hajime Moriyasu’s side perfect in Group B of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday as Japan picked up a 1-0 win over DPR Korea in Tokyo.

Tanaka, a surprise exclusion from the squad that travelled to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, slotted in after 81 seconds at National Stadium to secure a win that moves the Samurai Blue onto nine points from their first three games in the current phase of the preliminaries.

The nations are due to meet again in Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Stadium on Tuesday with DPR Korea still on three points at the halfway stage having defeated Myanmar earlier in the campaign.

Preview - Group B: Japan v DPR Korea; Myanmar v Syria

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group B: Japan v DPR Korea; Myanmar v Syria

Tokyo: Japan will be aiming to stay ahead of their challengers by defeating DPR Korea in Group B of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.

Hajime Moriyasu's side found themselves three points ahead of DPR Korea and Syria after the first two rounds of matches.
 
They host DPR Korea in the first of their double header against their East Asian rivals knowing that a win will leave them well placed to advance to the third round, with Japan seeking an eighth consecutive appearance at the FIFA World Cup Finals.

Ri: Synergy was the key to DPR Korea’s success

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

Ri: Synergy was the key to DPR Korea’s success

Tashkent: DPR Korea head coach Ri Song ho attributed Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Japan in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 final to tactical brilliance and great understanding.

Ri’s charges produced a masterful performance to overturn Ai Tsujisawa’s opener with Jon Ryong jong scoring twice as DPR Korea added the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024 title to the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship won in 2007. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup/video/u20wac_|_final_|_japan_1_-_2_dpr_korea.html

DPR Korea’s Chae Un yong named Most Valuable Player

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

DPR Korea’s Chae Un yong named Most Valuable Player

Tashkent: DPR Korea’s Chae Un yong’s dazzling performances saw her named as Most Valuable Player of the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 on Saturday.

Midfielder Chae picked up the award after she helped her nation beat Japan in the final, having been in sterling form throughout the tournament. 

DPR Korea’s Chae Un Gyong takes Best Goalkeeper crown

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

DPR Korea’s Chae Un Gyong takes Best Goalkeeper crown

Tashkent: Chae Un gyong’s rock solid performances for DPR Korea in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 saw her claim the Best Goalkeeper Award.

The DPR Korea custodian displayed fine form throughout the tournament, keeping three clean sheets including shutting out Korea Republic in the semi-finals and Japan in their group stage encounter.

DPR Korea fight back to lift title

Sun, 17 Mar, 2024

DPR Korea fight back to lift title

Tashkent: Jon Ryong jong scored twice as DPR Korea came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1 in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 final at the JAR Stadium on Saturday.

Victory for DPR Korea ended their long wait for the title, having last won the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship in 2007 and having finished runners-up in the last five editions.
 
It was heartbreak for Japan, who entered the final aiming to add to their record six AFC U-19 Women’s Championship titles.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u20_womens_asian_cup/photo/images_-_final_japan_v_dpr_korea.html

Japan remain Asia's best; Iraq make entry

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Japan remain Asia's best; Iraq make entry

Kuala Lumpur: Japan moved up one spot to seventh in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking released on Thursday.

Iraq, meanwhile, made their entry on the ranking list at 172nd spot.

Preview - Final: Japan v DPR Korea

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

Preview - Final: Japan v DPR Korea

Tashkent: DPR Korea are confident of upstaging Japan when the two sides clash in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 final at the JAR Stadium on Saturday.

The two sides met six times in the AFC U19 Women’s Championship final with DPR Korea winning only once - in 2007 for their sole title.