During the Matchday 3, DPR Korea earned their second win in a row as they clinched a 1-0 win over Japan. In windy conditions, North Koreans waited until the end of the first half to find the net as Sara Ito scored an own goal after a corner kicked by Ki Hwa Yun.
In the second half, Young Nadeshiko tried to equalize but they struggled to really threaten the DPR Korea defence except a shot from distane fired by Seira Kojima. Eventually, DPR Korea kept their advantage and are temporarily leading the Sud Ladies Cup 2019 with 7 points.
HIGHLIGHTS
GAME DETAILS
Japan – DPR Korea : 0-1
Sud Ladies Cup – Matchday 3
Stade d’Honneur, Salon-de-Provence
Goal : Sara Ito (o.g. 45+1’) for DPR Korea
Japan : Chikazawa - Matsuda, Funaki ©, Kanno, Tabata - Morita, Nakao, Ito, Miura (Goto 61’) – Takeda (Kojima 64’), Osawa.
Coach : Futoshi Ikeda
DPR Korea : Yu - Ri, Son, Ri ©, Ryu - Kim.H (O 89’), Pak.H-J, Yun, Kim.Y O - Pak.I G (Kim R.S. 90’), Kim.K Y (Ri C.G 69’)
Coach : Sung Gwon Song
Referees : Mme Beyer (FRA) assisted by Mrs Soriano (FRA) and Benedetto (FRA)