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North Korean women claim Asian Champions League crown to cap historic journey

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  • Naegohyang FC beat Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in final in South Korea

  • Kim Kyong Yong’s scores only goal to claim win in rare trip across border

The first North Korean team to visit the South in eight years crowned their trip by winning the Asian Women’s Champions League, beating Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in Saturday’s final.

Naegohyang Women’s FC lifted the trophy thanks to captain Kim Kyong Yong’s goal just before half-time in the South Korean city of Suwon.

Continue reading…Naegohyang FC beat Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in final in South KoreaKim Kyong Yong’s scores only goal to claim win in rare trip across borderThe first North Korean team to visit the South in eight years crowned their trip by winning the Asian Women’s Champions League, beating Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in Saturday’s final.Naegohyang Women’s FC lifted the trophy thanks to captain Kim Kyong Yong’s goal just before half-time in the South Korean city of Suwon. Continue reading…