The South Korean women's national soccer team, led by head coach Shin Sang-woo, advanced to the semifinals after defeating Uzbekistan in the quarterfinals.
On September 25, South Korea won 6-3 against Uzbekistan at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan.
Korea took the lead in the 6th minute when Yoon Soo-jung redirected a free kick from Kim Hye-ri with a header. However, just four minutes later, Uzbekistan's Diyorahon Habibullayeva equalized.
In the 17th minute, Choi Yu-ri put Korea back in front with a right-footed shot. By the end of the first half, Yoon Soo-jung added another goal, and Choi Yu-ri scored again in stoppage time, ending the half with a 4-1 lead for Korea.
In the second half, Uzbekistan mounted a strong comeback. A South Korean own goal in the 64th minute and a goal from Nilufar Kudratova two minutes later brought the score to 4-3.
Korea regained momentum in the 74th minute when Yoon Soo-jung completed her hat trick with a left-footed finish from a free kick delivered by Jeong Min-young. In stoppage time, Kim Min-ji scored the final goal with a header from a cross by Jang Seul-ki.
South Korea will face Japan on the 29th for a chance to reach the final.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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