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Substitute Song Ji-yoon starred with a brace as the Korea Republic went top of the standings, ahead of Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza on goal difference.
ISPE nearly stunned Suwon as early as the third minute with Yoon Wadi Hlaing forcing keeper Jeon Ha-neul into a save while at the other end, Suwon’s Mileninha was denied by the right post from close range following Ayaka Nishikawa’s corner.
Suwon maintained their momentum with Seo Yea-jin heading just wide from a corner in the 17th minute, while Yoon Su-jeong and Han Da-in both had shots from inside the box blocked.
Suwon maintained their momentum with Seo Yea-jin heading just wide from a corner in the 17th minute, while Yoon Su-jeong and Han Da-in both had shots from inside the box blocked.
Myo Mya Mya Nyein pulled off a series of saves to keep the Myanmar side in the game when she denied Mileninha from close range and Ayaka Nishikawa from distance in the 24th minute before standing tall at the half-hour mark to foil Jeon Min-ji.
ISPE almost snatched a goal out of nothing when Phyu Phyu Win tried her luck from distance in the 45th minute, forcing Jeon Ha-neul into a composed save.
ISPE almost snatched a goal out of nothing when Phyu Phyu Win tried her luck from distance in the 45th minute, forcing Jeon Ha-neul into a composed save.
However, Suwon’s high press finally saw ISPE crack in first half stoppage time with Myo Mya Mya Nyein spilling Jeon Min-ji’s drive from inside the box into the path of Mileninha, with the Brazilian finishing from the tightest of angles.
Despite seeing Yoon Su-jeong limp off injured in the 52nd minute, Suwon broke ISPE’s resistance again four minutes later with Ayaka Nishikawa drilling home her shot after collecting Song Jae-eun’s lay-off.
Despite seeing Yoon Su-jeong limp off injured in the 52nd minute, Suwon broke ISPE’s resistance again four minutes later with Ayaka Nishikawa drilling home her shot after collecting Song Jae-eun’s lay-off.
Suwon’s relentless pressing saw them stretch their lead just before the hour mark with Song Ji-yoo capping off a fine team move with a composed finish, following neat buildup play from Mileninha.
Another defensive lapse saw ISPE concede again in the 74th minute following Song Ji-yoo’s overhead kick off a corner from inside a packed box, before Seo Yea-jin looped in Suwon’s final of the night in the 83rd minute from a similar situation.
Another defensive lapse saw ISPE concede again in the 74th minute following Song Ji-yoo’s overhead kick off a corner from inside a packed box, before Seo Yea-jin looped in Suwon’s final of the night in the 83rd minute from a similar situation.
ISPE face another tough task against Tokyo Verdy on Wednesday, while Suwon meet DPR Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC.
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