Shenzhen:: DPR Korea came back from a goal down to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Iraq in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group B opener at the Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium on Thursday.

Substitute Kim Jin Song came to the East Asian side’s rescue in the 62nd minute, cancelling out Aymen Luay’s first half opener to force a share of the spoils.

Iraq showed their intent as early as the second minute when Mustafa Qabeel threaded a cross into the box for Karrar Jaafar, whose shot was blocked, while Muslim Mousa failed to find the target after angling his header wide. .....

FT | 🇮🇶 Iraq 1️⃣ 1️⃣ DPR Korea 🇰🇵

It ends all square in Group B's tightly contested opener!#AFCU20 | #IRQvPRK pic.twitter.com/nSUCuSy5Ip

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