Taipei Times
Date: Sep 25, 2017
By: Jason Pan / Staff reporter
North Korea were undefeated in the U-16 soccer Group F qualifier, with a 2-0 shutout
Hong Kong goalkeeper Ng Wai-him, third right, makes a save against North Korea at Fu Jen Catholic University Stadium in New Taipei City yesterday. Photo courtesy of Chinese Taipei Football Association
over Hong Kong, while Taiwan triumphed 3-0 over Macau yesterday.
North Korea claimed all 12 points with four wins in four matches — all played at the Fu Jen Catholic University Stadium in New Taipei City — to top the Group F ahead of next year’s Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-16 Championship.
Taiwan, Brunei and Hong Kong are level with six points each, but Brunei has been awarded second place on higher points.
North Korea scored in both halves of their game against Hong Kong, but were repeatedly denied by a resolute defense and good goalkeeping.
North Korea dominated in possession and attack, but missed numerous chances in front of the goal. [FULL STORY]
