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AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup
Despite enjoying 61 percent of possession, DPR Korea were unable to break down Japan’s resolute defence despite 17 shots - five of which were on target - as they fell short in their bid to retain the title.
#U20WAC | Final: Japan 1-0 DPR Korea
Han admitted his players were not able to match their impressive run to the final, having reached the decider by scoring 25 goals and conceding none.
“Today’s match didn’t go as we planned but we will now focus on our preparations for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland later this year,” said Han.
“The first half went as smoothly as planned but at the beginning of the second half - after Japan scored - our team did not play very well. Our players lacked finishing and overall technique against Japan.”
“Today’s match didn’t go as we planned but we will now focus on our preparations for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland later this year,” said Han.
“The first half went as smoothly as planned but at the beginning of the second half - after Japan scored - our team did not play very well. Our players lacked finishing and overall technique against Japan.”
There was still individual recognition for DPR Korea with Pak Ju Gyong taking home the Best Goalkeeper award while Pak Ok I claimed the Top Scorer honour after finishing with seven goals and three assists.
However, Han insisted personal accolades offered little comfort after missing out on the title.
However, Han insisted personal accolades offered little comfort after missing out on the title.
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“It’s not necessary to summarise past matches at this point. We didn’t win the final against Japan and we must be better prepared for the World Cup.
“There is no best player in this team and, more importantly, we didn’t get the championship medal.”
“There is no best player in this team and, more importantly, we didn’t get the championship medal.”
