AFC Women's Champions League
Kim Kyong Yong struck in the 44th minute as Ri Yu Il’s side - the first women’s club team from DPR Korea to compete at the continental level - booked their ticket to the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027.
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There were minimal changes to both sides from their semi-final victories with Tokyo Verdy’s Naoki Kusunose opting for Mayo Doko in place of Momoka Honda while Ri started Ri Su Jong and Jong Kum ahead of Kim Hye Yong and Choe Kum Ok.
There were limited openings for either side in a cagey start to the match with the first chance coming in the 16th minute through Yuzuho Shiokoshi’s dipping shot from distance which goalkeeper Pak Yu Gyong spilled but the Naegohyang defence was quick to clear the danger.
There were limited openings for either side in a cagey start to the match with the first chance coming in the 16th minute through Yuzuho Shiokoshi’s dipping shot from distance which goalkeeper Pak Yu Gyong spilled but the Naegohyang defence was quick to clear the danger.
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Naegohyang grew into the game as the first half progressed, Jong Kum making a forceful run in the 37th minute but despite Tomoko Muramatsu backing off, sliced her shot well wide of the goalmouth.
The deadlock was broken in the 44th minute when Jong Kum beat Yuna Aoki to control a long pass from defence, raced into the penalty box before squaring for Kyong Yong to strike home to give Naegohyang the advantage at the break.
The deadlock was broken in the 44th minute when Jong Kum beat Yuna Aoki to control a long pass from defence, raced into the penalty box before squaring for Kyong Yong to strike home to give Naegohyang the advantage at the break.
Final: Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN) v Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)
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Naegohyang had a chance to double their lead three minutes into the second half through yet another powerful run from Jong Kum as she drove to the byline before crossing for Kyong Yong to thump a header which Tokyo Verdy custodian Shu Ohba collected at the second attempt.
Tokyo Verdy were struggling to have even a sniff at the opposition goal while Naegohyang found another opening in the 64th minute but Jong Kum’s half-volley from the edge of the box did not have enough power to trouble Ohba.
Tokyo Verdy were struggling to have even a sniff at the opposition goal while Naegohyang found another opening in the 64th minute but Jong Kum’s half-volley from the edge of the box did not have enough power to trouble Ohba.
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The DPR Korea side had further chances with a Ri Myong Gum header sailing over following a quick break before Ohba stood firm to deny long range strikes from Kyong Yong and Jong Kum.
Such was Naegohyang’s dominance in the second period that Tokyo Verdy did not have a single shot on target as Ri’s charges comfortably saw out the title win.
Such was Naegohyang’s dominance in the second period that Tokyo Verdy did not have a single shot on target as Ri’s charges comfortably saw out the title win.
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