FIFA U-17 World Cup
Having had to dig deep to stave off a second half fightback from Venezuela, DPR Korea’s reward is a last-16 meeting with Japan, who defeated South Africa 3-0 earlier on Saturday.
The East Asian side overwhelmed Venezuela with their pace and intensity in the first half, taking the lead in the 13th minute with Kim stroking the ball into the bottom corner from outside the box.
Marcos Maitan’s hefty challenge on Pak Kwong Song earned DPR Korea a penalty which Kim sent past Alan Vazquez in the 31st minute despite the Venezuelan goalkeeper going the right way.
Marcos Maitan’s hefty challenge on Pak Kwong Song earned DPR Korea a penalty which Kim sent past Alan Vazquez in the 31st minute despite the Venezuelan goalkeeper going the right way.
Venezuela improved after the interval with Juan Uribe pulling a goal back in the 62nd minute, taking on David Garcia’s pass before bursting into the box to drive home past Kim Jong Hun.
The South American side threw everything at DPR Korea in the remainder of the match but the East Asian side defended with discipline to take their place in the next stage.
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images
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