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Asian Games women's football: South and North Korea secure dominant opening wins

Asian Games women's football South Korea North Korea hat-trick

The women's football tournament at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games commenced with dominant performances in Group F. South Korea secured a 5-0 victory over Myanmar, led by Kim Min-ji, who recorded a hat-trick. Jang Seul-gi contributed one goal and two assists, while Choi Yu-ri added a final goal to the scoreline.

In a separate Group F match, North Korea delivered a 10-0 victory against Bangladesh. Players Jeon Ryong-jeong, Chae Eun-young, and Kim Kyeong-yeong each scored two goals. North Korea enters the tournament as a favorite for the gold medal, supported by a significant presence of fans in Osaka.

Both South and North Korea are positioned at the top of Group F following these opening matches. The two teams are scheduled to face each other in a highly anticipated match on September 21.

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2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games · Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games · Jang Seul-gi · Jang Sull-gi · Kim Min-ji · North Korea Women's National Football Team · South Korea Women's National Football Team

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Qatar take on six-time champions South Korea today in Asian Games opener [www.khelupdates.com]
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