Loss to Japan scuppers North Korean women’s soccer’s hopes for Olympic return



News Loss to Japan scuppers North Korean women’s soccer’s hopes for Olympic return Despite defeat, expert says recent results show DPRK team remains strong even after four years of pandemic isolation Shreyas Reddy February 29, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Japan's women's soccer team eked out a win over North Korea in Tokyo on Feb. 28, 2024. \| Image: JFA Nadeshiko/Twitter North Korea’s women’s soccer team suffered a narrow loss to Japan in a make-or-break Olympic qualifier on Wednesday, missing out on its chance to secure a spot at the global sporting contest just months after returning to international soccer. Japan prevailed 2-1 at home in the second leg of the third round of Asian Olympic qualifiers, four days after the two sides played out a goalless draw in Saudi Arabia. North Korea’s women’s soccer team suffered a narrow loss to Japan in a make-or-break Olympic qualifier on Wednesday, missing out on its chance to secure a spot at the global sporting contest just months after returning to international soccer. Japan prevailed 2-1 at home in the second leg of the third round of Asian Olympic qualifiers, four days after the two sides played out a goalless draw in Saudi Arabia. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Loss to Japan scuppers North Korean women’s soccer’s hopes for Olympic return

Despite defeat, expert says recent results show DPRK team remains strong even after four years of pandemic isolation

Shreyas Reddy February 29, 2024

Loss to Japan scuppers North Korean women’s soccer’s hopes for Olympic return

Japan's women's soccer team eked out a win over North Korea in Tokyo on Feb. 28, 2024. | Image: JFA Nadeshiko/Twitter

North Korea’s women’s soccer team suffered a narrow loss to Japan in a make-or-break Olympic qualifier on Wednesday, missing out on its chance to secure a spot at the global sporting contest just months after returning to international soccer.

Japan prevailed 2-1 at home in the second leg of the third round of Asian Olympic qualifiers, four days after the two sides played out a goalless draw in Saudi Arabia.

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