[PHOTOS] Two Koreas tie 1-1, both reach quarterfinals
Students of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan support the North Korean team in the women's Group F football match against South Korea during the 2026 Asian Games at Shizuoka Stadium ECOPA in Fukuroi, Shizuoka prefecture, Sept. 21. South Korea and North Korea tied 1-1. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
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In a closely contested women's Group F football match during the 2026 Asian Games, South Korea and North Korea emerged tied at 1-1. The game took place at Shizuoka Stadium ECOPA in Fukuroi, Shizuoka prefecture, on September 21.
South Korea's Jang Sel-gi was closely matched against North Korea's Ri Hye Gyong, while Lee Min-hwa put up a strong challenge against Kim Kyong-yong. Despite the intense competition, neither team could secure a win.
North Korea's Choe Il-son opened the scoring in the first half, but South Korea's Noh Jin-young equalized shortly after. Hwang Yu-yong of North Korea missed a chance to extend their lead, while South Korean players showed displeasure after their match ended in a draw. The outcome left both Koreas advancing to the quarterfinals.
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