FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
A brace from Kang Ryu Mi ensured Han Chol Hak’s side made the perfect start to their title defence in Lodz.
DPR Korea thought they had taken the lead when Erica Cancelinha turned the ball into her own net but the effort was ruled out for offside in the build-up.
The Asian side, however, did not have to wait much longer to break the deadlock with Kang calmly converting from the penalty spot in the 25th minute after Francisca Castro was penalised for handling the ball inside the area.
Kang doubled DPR Korea’s advantage shortly after the restart, capitalising on a mix-up in the Portugal defence to head into an unguarded net.
DPR Korea continued to apply the pressure as they searched for a third, with substitute An Kyong Yong going close, but the two goals proved sufficient to seal a straightforward opening victory.
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