(LEAD) (Asiad) S. Korea shut down Myanmar to kick off women's football tournament
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea blanked Myanmar 5-0 to kick off ...
In a thrilling opening match at the Asian Games in Japan, South Korea defeated Myanmar 5-0 on Monday in a women's football tournament. Midfielder Kim Min-ji scored a hat trick, while defender Jang Selgi and Choe Yu-ri each netted a goal. The South Korean team, coached by Shin Sang-woo, will next face Bangladesh on Thursday and North Korea on Monday.
Myanmar was soundly beaten 10-0 by North Korea earlier in the day. Shin Sang-woo, who took over from Colin Bell in 2024, praised his team's effort in securing the win and expressed hope that younger players would excel in the upcoming matches.
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