Viet Tri: Stoppage time goals from Kang Wi Song and Kang Myong Bom saw DPR Korea claim a 2-1 win over the Islamic Republic of Iran in Viet Tri on Thursday to move into pole position in Group C of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ qualifiers as Palestine won 2-1 against Vietnam.

Kang Wi Song’s 92nd minute header had cancelled out Mohammadmahdi Jannianavaei’s 47th minute opener for the Iranians before Kang Myong Bom hit the 94th minute winner for O Thae Song’s side.

The victory is DPR Korea’s second in a row in Group C and moves them onto six points, three ahead of the Iranians and Palestine with Vietnam sitting on the bottom of the table without a point.

DPR Korea 2-1 IR Iran

Kim Yu Jin carried the main threat for DPR Korea, twice testing Amirmahdi Maghsoudi in a lacklustre opening 45 minutes before the Iranian goalkeeper pulled off a close range save from captain Ri Hyok Gwang to ensure the teams went into the break level. .....

🇵🇸 Palestine and 🇰🇵 DPR Korea each gain three vital points in Group C!#AFCU20 pic.twitter.com/ktAcdhr3VW

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