South Korea coach 'hurt' by support for North team
The coach of Suwon FC Women's team expressed disappointment over the lack of home support during their match against North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC. Despite the intense interest in the game, the attendance was lower than expected. The coach hopes this match will increase interest in women's football in South Korea.
- ▪Suwon FC Women lost 2-1 to North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC in the Asian Women's Champions League semi-final.
- ▪The match was the first North Korean sports team to visit South Korea in eight years.
- ▪Suwon FC's coach stated that his team felt 'hurt' by the lack of support from home fans.
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