North Korea women's soccer advances to U-17 World Cup final with 1-0 win over USA
North Korea women's soccer advances to U-17 World Cup final with 1-0 win over USA
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North Korea has advanced to the final of the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating the 'mighty' United States.
North Korea defeated the United States 1-0 in the semifinals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 at the Chivao Stadium in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, on Wednesday (June 31) thanks to a Ro Eun-hyang goal midway through the second half.
North Korea advanced to the final of the tournament eight years after the 2016 edition in Jordan, where they won the title.
North Korea will play the winner of the Spain-England match for the title on Nov. 4 at 7 a.m. at the Felix Sanchez Stadium in Santo Domingo.
A win would be their third title in eight years and third overall.
North Korea's women's soccer team made its presence felt at the U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia last September, 토토사이트 winning the tournament for the first time in eight years.
At the U-20 Women's World Cup, North Korea faced the United States in the quarterfinals and defeated them 1-0 before beating Japan 1-0 in the final.
The U.S. held a 51%-32% advantage in ball possession, but North Korea, which had a significant advantage in speed and organization, had more shots on goal, 12-5.
The “balance of zero” wasn't broken until the 24th minute of the second half.
North Korea's cross from the right was cleared off the line by USA's Daya King and into the path of midfielder Ro Eun-hyang, who was lurking in front of the penalty area.
Roh Eun-hyang struck a thunderous left-footed volley into the bottom right corner of the goal.
The U.S. looked for a penalty kick in the 37th minute when Kennedy Fuller was brought down in the penalty area by Lee Ye-kyung.
However, the referee did a video assistant referee (VAR) on-field review and ruled that there was no foul.
The U.S. was unable to create any more chances, and the North Koreans, who had secured their spot in the final, celebrated by circling the field and rubbing shoulders.
Midfielder So Ryou-gyong, who was named Man of the Match, told FIFA's broadcasters after the game, “All the players were running with one mind. I'm happy to think we're close to (winning) the World Cup,” he said, adding, ”I want to win it and see my father, Marshal Kim, and I'll do my best in the final.”