The East Asian side wasted no time getting on the scoresheet, as Yu outraced three defenders and finished for the opener in the third minute.

Mexico threatened on two occasions, but DPR Korea reasserted their dominance and doubled the margin on a composed left-footed finish from Kim just before the half-hour mark.

The South Americans hung tough and kept their opponents on their toes at times, but in the end DPR Korea saw out the contest comfortably.