Women’s national soccer team./Korea Football Association
The Korean women’s soccer team defeated the Philippines in the group stage of the Hangzhou Asian Games.
Korea, led by coach Colin Bell (62), won 5-1 in the second match of the Group E match against the Philippines at the Wenzhou Sports Center Stadium in Zhejiang, China, on the 25th. The first goal was allowed in the 8th minute of the first half, but Cheon Garam (21, Hwacheon KSPO) scored the equalizer four minutes later, and Son Hwa-yeon (26, Incheon Hyundai Steel) scored the comeback goal in the 44th minute of the first half. In the 7th minute of the second half, Ji So-yeon (32, Suwon FC) successfully scored a penalty kick. Son Hwa-yeon completed a hat trick with goals in the 11th and 25th minutes of the second half.
Ace Ji So-yeon played her 150th international match on this day and scored her 69th goal for the national team. Ji So-yeon, who has the record for the most appearances and the most goals among the Korean men’s and women’s national teams, is setting new records every time.
Korea, which defeated Myanmar 3-0 on the 22nd, earned its second win in the group stage. While Myanmar and the Philippines both recorded 1 win and 1 loss, and Hong Kong (2 losses) remained in last place, Korea, which scored multiple goals, is likely to take first place in the final group. In women’s soccer at this tournament, the first place in each group A to E will advance directly to the quarterfinals, and the top three teams among the second place teams in the group will additionally join. Korea will play the third group match against Hong Kong on the 28th.
2023-09-25 13:33:00
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