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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Up next for the East Asian side will be either former champions Spain or the United States, with DPR Korea chasing a record-extending fifth title.
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Yu Jong Hyang continued her remarkable goalscoring record at the U-17 showpiece by securing a brilliant brace to take her to 15 total goals over two editions as defending champions DPR Korea cruised past hosts Morocco.
Yu gave DPR Korea the lead in the sixth minute when she headed in an Eh Chong Gum's corner from close range.
Yu gave DPR Korea the lead in the sixth minute when she headed in an Eh Chong Gum's corner from close range.
After hitting the woodwork, the Korean sensation then struck her seventh goal of the Morocco 2026 campaign just before the break.
Kim Won Sim also netted a double of her own, firstly taking advantage of a defensive error by Morocco in the 33rd and then striking just before the half-time break.
Kim Won Sim also netted a double of her own, firstly taking advantage of a defensive error by Morocco in the 33rd and then striking just before the half-time break.
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DPR Korea did not let up after the breather with Ri Ui Gyong netting in the 54th minute and Ri Kyong Im completing the win in the 62nd.
Japan play Kenya and China PR meet France on Thursday.
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images
Japan play Kenya and China PR meet France on Thursday.
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images
