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Asian Games
DPR Korea overcame China PR 2-0, while a second-half brace from Kamiya Chiina steered Japan to a 2-0 victory over Korea Republic
Japan 2-0 Korea Republic
Japan came closest to breaking the deadlock before the interval when Chiina struck the post in the 45th minute, leaving the sides goalless at the break.
Japan came closest to breaking the deadlock before the interval when Chiina struck the post in the 45th minute, leaving the sides goalless at the break.
Korea Republic threatened shortly after the restart through Jung Min-young, but Japan made the breakthrough in the 54th minute when Kamiya finished off Ueno’s assist.
Korea Republic responded with efforts from Yun Sujeong and Jang Selgi, only for Kamiya to strike again in the 63rd minute to put Japan firmly in control.
Nakashima fired wide as Japan looked for a third before Narumiya Yui tested the Korea Republic goalkeeper in the 76th minute.
Korea Republic were unable to find a way back into the contest, with Japan seeing out the closing stages to seal their place in the final.
DPR Korea 2-0 China PR
DPR Korea signalled their intent with Myong Yu Jong rattling the crossbar as early as the third minute before Hwang Yu Yong and Jon Ryong both saw their efforts saved by China PR goalkeeper Xiao Zitong.
DPR Korea finally made the breakthrough nine minutes after the restart when the unfortunate Yao Wei turned the ball into her own net.
Kim Kyong Yong almost doubled the advantage three minutes later but her effort was saved, while China PR looked for a response with Zhang Chengxue firing wide on the hour mark.
DPR Korea’s pressure paid off again in the 79th minute when Myong Yu Jong found the back of the net to give her side a two-goal cushion.
Han Jin Hong almost added a third four minutes later when she struck the post, while China PR’s Yuan Cong forced a save from custodian Yu Son Gum in the 84th minute as DPR Korea comfortably saw out the remaining minutes to book their place in the final.
Photos: Xin Hua News Agency
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