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The result leaves Japan level on points with China PR, with the two to meet on Wednesday, while Korea Republic will be looking to defeat Chinese Taipei.
Having opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against China PR, Korea Republic were the first to have a look on goal with Kang Chae-rim pulling her effort just wide of the right post on the counter-attack.
Japan’s dominance in the game grew and their influence almost resulted in a goal in the 20 th minute when Korea Republic failed to clear a loose ball, but Haruna Aikawa blazed her shot from above the box wide.
A chance went begging for Korea Republic five minutes later when a well-timed run allowed Kang time and space inside the Japan box. The Suwon FC forward teed-up Kim Min-Ji, only for her to balloon the ball.
Japan, however, made it count in the 37th minute after Aikawa’s cross found Yui Narumiya, who controlled the ball nicely before finishing past Korea Republic keeper Kim Min-jeong.
Korea Republic started the second half aggressively with Jang Sel-gi forcing Japan keeper Akane Okuma into a save from distance in the 57th minute, while substitute Choo Hyo-joo outpaced her marker on the right only to see her shot whiz over the bar.
Another chance went by for Korea Republic in the 82nd minute after Mun Eun-Ju fumbled her effort leaving Okuma with an easy save, but their perseverance was finally rewarded in the 86th.
Red shirts flooded the Japanese box with Mun making a darting run into the area before cutting back for Jung Da-bin to slot home the equaliser.
Japan tried to reply with the winner but their efforts in the closing stages fell short.
Photos: EAFF
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