AFC U17 Asian Cup
DPR Korea were held to a 2-2 draw by Oman in their final Group D match on Friday, but the point was enough to take them through to not only the knockout stage but also secure their ticket to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.
“We are very happy about this result. We have trained and prepared for a long time for this moment. The players are happy to have qualified for the World Cup,” said Thae Song.
DPR Korea finished second in Group D and will face Indonesia on Monday at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.
Captain Kim Yu Jin played a starring role against Oman, with a goal and an assist which also landed DPR Korea their first FIFA U-17 World Cup appearance in eight years.
But Thae Song is more focused on the team’s immediate priority, which is the big clash against in-form Indonesia.
“We conceded two goals tonight, despite putting emphasis on our defending. We must rectify that area in the upcoming match. As for the World Cup, we will analyse our strong and weak points from this competition,” he added.
Oman head coach Anwar Al-Habsi said his team’s midfield deficiency proved one of the defining factors.
“Losing the ball in midfield was one of our negatives. This was a good experience for the team. The players must trust themselves more and work harder in the upcoming matches,” he said.
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