North Korean women crowned Asian club champions in South
North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC won the Asian Women's Champions League by defeating Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0. This victory marks the first time a North Korean sports team has visited South Korea in eight years. The win secures Naegohyang a spot in next year's FIFA Women's Champions Cup.
- ▪Naegohyang Women's FC won the Asian Women's Champions League final held in Suwon, South Korea.
- ▪Captain Kim Kyong Yong scored the only goal of the match just before half-time.
- ▪The match featured hard tackles but was played in a fair spirit, with players embracing after the final whistle.
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