S. Korea blanked by Japan in women's football semifinals, to face China for bronze
NAGOYA, Japan — South Korea lost to Japan 2-0 in the semifinals of the Asian Games women's football tournament on Tuesday, after conceding both goals to the host country in the second half. Chiina Kamiya scored a brace at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, about 100 kilometers east of the main host city, Nagoya, and sent Japan to their sixth consecutive Asiad final. Japan will take on North Korea…
In the Asian Games women's football tournament semifinals, South Korea suffered a 2-0 defeat to Japan at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Fukuroi, Japan. Both goals were scored by Chiina Kamiya in the second half, securing Japan's sixth consecutive Asiad final appearance. The match saw a lack of shots on target until the 35-minute mark, with South Korean defender Jang Selgi's goal and subsequent Japanese responses.
South Korea will now compete for the bronze medal against China, while Japan will face North Korea for the gold. This will be the third consecutive Asian Games where Japan will meet North Korea in the gold medal match.
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