AFC Women's Champions League
DPF Korea’s 4.25 will look to build on this win against Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC of Vietnam while Korea Republic's Hwacheon next face hosts East Bengal FC,with both matches on Wednesday.
In a keenly contested opening half, 4.25 had the first chance when Han Jin Hong’s pass was picked up by Sin Pom Hyang but just as the midfielder was readying to shoot, in came Kim Yu-ri with a superb sliding challenge.
Han’s searing pace in the 20th minute saw 4.25 take the lead, nipping in between centre-back Choi Mi-na and goalkeeper Kim Yu-kyeong to get a touch of the ball that then rolled nicely for Choe Il-son to tap home.
Finding their rhythm, it was Hwacheon’s turn to go on the attack, Choi Yoo-jung with a nice turn and shot from 20 yards that flashed just wide before the forward ballooned a second effort high over the bar after a clever dummy from captain Lee Su-bin opened space inside 4.25’s box.
The DPR Korea outfit went close to a second just before half-time, Min got a big hand to Han’s strike but the ball was still rolling towards the net as Yu-ri cleared on the goal line ahead of a sliding Jong Pom Hui.
Group B: Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR) v 4.25 SC (PRK)
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There was a moment of nervousness for the Korea Republic side in the 67th minute when 4.25 requested for a Football Video Support on Yoon Ji-hyun’s handball in the box but referee Casey Reibelt deemed the touch to be accidental after review.
Hwacheon’s focus saw them equalise in the 78th minute, Su-bin received on the turn just inside of 4.25’s half and quickly fired the ball forward towards Yoo-jung, who smashed home first time past a stunned Yu Son Gum.
Second-half substitute Pak Ok I had the chance to turn a point into three for 4.25 in the 88th minute but saw her fierce effort tipped on to the crossbar by Min.
However, 4.25 found the winner from the ensuing corner as Choe Kang Ryon swung in an inch perfect delivery for Jong Pok Yong to nod home.
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