All three goals in Tuesday’s encounter came in the first half and while there was no lack of effort to add to the scoreline after the break, the fourth remained elusive, one of the many factors now on Ri’s mind as they prepare for the upcoming tie against debutants Bangladesh.
The 55-year-old, keen to allay expectations based on the East Asian nation's youth-level success, once again reiterated the challenge posed by Asia’s most elite stage. .....
𝗙𝗧 | 🇰🇵 DPR Korea 3️⃣-0️⃣ Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
— #WAC2026 (@afcasiancup) March 3, 2026
Three goals. Three points. And a masterclass by Myong Yu-jong!#WAC2026 | #PRKvUZB pic.twitter.com/98MF1a7dKq
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