North Korean side win in South Korea to become Asian champions
The North Korean women's football team, Naegohyang, has won the Asian Women's Champions League final, defeating Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0. This victory marks a historic achievement as it is their first year in the competition and allows them to qualify for the upcoming FIFA Women's Champions Cup. The match took place in South Korea, where the team celebrated by displaying their national flag, despite the usual restrictions on such displays in the country.
- ▪Naegohyang won the Asian Women's Champions League final against Tokyo Verdy Beleza.
- ▪Captain Kim Kyong Yong scored the decisive goal just before half-time.
- ▪The victory allows Naegohyang to participate in the FIFA Women's Champions Cup next year.
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North Korean side wins final in South KoreaImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Naegohyan were founded in 2012 and their name means "My Hometown"ByBen RamsdaleBBC Sport journalistPublished14 minutes agoThe North Korean team who made history by crossing the border into South Korea have won the Asian Women's Champions League final.Naegohyang beat Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the final in the South Korean city of Suwon and celebrated by parading North Korea's national flag.Flying the flag is normally considered taboo as it is banned under South Korea's National Security Act, although it can be used in certain circumstances, including some international sporting events.Captain Kim Kyong Yong's goal just before half-time was enough to seal the win and secure the title for the North…
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