The result left Group D wide open, with the two-time champions now on four points while Tajikistan remained on three, with their matches on Friday against Oman and Islamic Republic of Iran respectively to determine the two teams going into the knockout stage.
A scrappy first 15 minutes were highlighted by Muhammad Nazriev heading high in front of goal while Kim Yu Jin’s similar attempt at the opposite end dropped straight into Abubakr Rahmonqulov’s arms. .....
FT | 🇰🇵 DPR Korea 3️⃣-0️⃣ Tajikistan 🇹🇯
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) April 8, 2025
Pak Kwang-song's brace helps DPR Korea steer ahead of the pack in Group D!#AFCU17 | #PRKvTJK pic.twitter.com/E9ocLDF0K2
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