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North Korea thrash Bangladesh 10-0 in Asian Games women’s football

North Korea thrash Bangladesh 10-0 in Asian Games women’s football

Summary

North Korea’s women’s football team won their first match at the Asian Games in Japan by beating Bangladesh 10-0. The North Korean team showed strong performance and has many fans supporting them at the event.

Key Facts

  • North Korea defeated Bangladesh 10-0 in their opening match at the Asian Games in Osaka, Japan.
  • By halftime, North Korea was already leading 7-0.
  • Ri Song-a, a striker born and raised in Japan, scored a goal in the second half for North Korea.
  • Several hundred North Korean fans dressed in red cheered loudly during the game.
  • North Korea’s men’s and women’s teams were welcomed with flags when arriving at the Asian Games last week.
  • More than 100 North Korean athletes are competing in 14 sports at the Asian Games, held in Nagoya-Aichi.
  • North Korea returned to international sports in 2023 after a break during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • North Korea’s women’s team will play South Korea on September 21, and the men’s team will play China on Wednesday.
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