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Viet Tri: Three goals in six second half minutes ensured DPR Korea sealed a 4-0 win over Palestine on Sunday as O Thae Song’s side finished top of Group C of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers with a perfect record while the Islamic Republic of Iran took second after handing Vietnam a 3-1 defeat.

Goals from Kim Yu Jin, An Jin Sok and Pak Kwang Song in the 50th, 54th and 56th minutes put their team in control with Ko Myong Ryong completing the scoring in the final minute as DPR Korea secured their third win in a row.

DPR Korea finished with a maximum nine points while the Iranians slotted into second three points behind. Palestine took third with Vietnam rooted to the bottom without a point.

DPR Korea 4-0 Palestine

After a goalless first period, DPR Korea took the lead five minutes into the second half when the Palestine defence failed to clear a free-kick by Kim Yu Jin, with the ball eventually landing back at the feet of the forward who lashed his low shot home. .....

A perfect run for 🇰🇵 DPR Korea to finish as Group C winners!

🇮🇷 IR Iran snatch three points in their final matchup 🔥#AFCU20 pic.twitter.com/lDZXwomYpY
— #AsianCup2027 (@afcasiancup) September 6, 2026

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