The defending champions will now face either Korea Republic or Thailand in the last four stage, while staying on track to also retain their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title in Poland later this year.
DPR Korea struck after three minutes of play when Choe Rim Jong’s cross from the right sailed through the Australian defence to find Pak Ok I just outside the six-yard box. The number six showed excellent control, composed herself, and slotted the ball past goalkeeper Ilona Melegh into the left corner.
FT | 🇰🇵 DPR Korea 3️⃣-0️⃣ Australia 🇦🇺
— AFC Women’s Football (@TheAWCL) April 12, 2026
The DPR Korea title defence is in full flow! #U20WAC | #PRKvAUS pic.twitter.com/olO2g7sKOP
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