Taipei Times
Date: Apr 26, 2018
By: Jason Pan  /  Staff reporter

Taiwan’s Hang Yuen FC last night engaged in a tough battle with North Korea’s Hwaebul SC, losing 1-0 in their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup qualifier in New Taipei City.

The two sides were scoreless at halftime, with Hang Yuan still clinging to the hope of clawing out a win, but they could not capitalize on their chances, while Hwaebul midfielder Jon Chung-il scored in the 79th minute to grab the victory for the North Korean side.

Only the top finishers in Group I — which also includes Benfica de Macau and 4.25 SC, another North Korean club — are to advance to the playoff round of the championship.

Hang Yuen are winless, having suffered four losses in four matches, and sit at the bottom of Group I, while 4.25 SC top the group with three wins from three matches.
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