In a highly anticipated match between North and South Korea, the South Korean women's football team finished the first half of their group stage game trailing by one goal.
Coached by Shin Sang-woo, the South Korean team concluded the first half of their third match in Group F of the 2026 Aichi Nagoya Asian Games against North Korea with a score of 0-1 on September 21 at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa in Japan.
The South Korean lineup featured goalkeeper Kim Min-jung, defenders Jang Seul-ki, Noh Jin-young, Lee Min-hwa, and Kim Hye-ri. In midfield, Jeong Min-young and Kim Min-ji were positioned, while Hyun Seul-ki, Ji So-yeon, and Kang Chae-rim played in the attacking midfield. Choi Yu-ri led the front line.
From the outset, both teams engaged in an aggressive contest. By the 21st minute, possession was evenly split at 50% for both sides, indicating a tightly contested match.
The first goal came from North Korea. In the 36th minute, during a corner kick from the right, Jeon Ryeong-jeong delivered a cross that was controlled by Chae Eun-young in front of the goal. She then scored with a right-footed shot, putting South Korea behind.
Despite continued exchanges of attacks from both teams, no additional goals were scored, and the first half ended with North Korea leading 1-0.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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