Pak Il Sim’s thunderbolt and Kang Ryu Mi’s composed finish in the first half, with Choe Yon A adding the third, sent DPR Korea on their way to a ninth final appearance against six-time champions Japan, who defeated China PR 2-0 in their semi-final.
A revamped Korea Republic side, with only Kim Chae-been, Yoon Ah-yeong and Cheon Si-woo retained from the team that suffered a 5-0 defeat to DPR Korea in the group stage, were able to absorb the early pressure from DPR Korea. .....
FT | 🇰🇵 DPR Korea 3️⃣-0️⃣ Korea Republic 🇰🇷
— AFC Women’s Football (@TheAWCL) April 15, 2026
The holders will have the chance to defend their crown in the Final! #U20WAC | #PRKvKOR pic.twitter.com/eXv1ysog46
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