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North Korea Women’s Football Team Rout Bangladesh 10-0 in Asian Games Opener
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Core Event: 10-0 Victory Over Bangladesh
On September 14, the North Korean women’s national team opened Group F of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a 10-0 win against Bangladesh at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan. They led 7-0 at halftime and added three more goals in the second half for a clean-sheet triumph.
Background & Context
The Asian Games women’s football tournament begins officially on September 19. Group F features North Korea, Bangladesh and South Korea. North Korea, ranked 11th by FIFA, returned to international competition after a pandemic-related hiatus; Bangladesh sits at 107th, highlighting the expected disparity.
Key Players
- Jeon Ryong-jong – 5’ and 10’ minutes.
- Hwang Yu-yeong – 12’.
- Chae Eun-young – 18’ and 35’.
- Kim Kyong-yong – 40’ and 43’.
- Ri Song-a – second-half scorer.
- Ri Sungah – 6’ of the second half.
- Jong Gum – substitute, 15’ of the second half.
- Han Jin-hong – 45’ of the second half.
Timeline
- 5 min – Jeon Ryong-jong opens scoring.
- 10 min – Jeon scores again.
- 12 min – Hwang makes it 3-0.
- 18 min – Chae scores (4-0).
- 35 min – Chae scores again (5-0).
- 40 min – Kim heads in (6-0).
- 43 min – Kim scores a second (7-0).
- Halftime – 7-0.
- 6 min (2nd half) – Ri Sungah (8-0).
- 15 min (2nd half) – Jong Gum (9-0).
- 45 min (2nd half) – Han Jin-hong (10-0).
Data & Statistics
- Final score: North Korea 10, Bangladesh 0.
- Half-time lead: 7-0.
- Bangladesh recorded zero shots on target.
- FIFA rankings: North Korea 11th, Bangladesh 107th.
- Attendance: several hundred pro-Pyongyang fans in red.
Why It Matters
The dominant win positions North Korea as a contender for the women’s gold, given the large goal differential and defensive record. It also creates a clear hierarchy in Group F ahead of the match against South Korea on September 21, which will likely decide the group winner.
Official Statements & Responses
North Korean players visited the cheering section after the match to thank supporters, reported by SBS. Organizers confirmed the Asian Games will open on September 19, with the women’s football schedule already underway.
What’s Next
- September 21 – North Korea vs. South Korea in Group F.
- September 16 – North Korean men’s team begins its campaign against China.
- September 19 – Official opening ceremony of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
The 10-0 opening win underscores the gap between the two sides and sets the stage for a high-stakes encounter with South Korea later this week.