Despite taking the lead through Ai Tsujisawa, Japan had no answer to DPR Korea’s aggression, with Jon Ryong jong’s brace of headers consigning Kano’s side to defeat.
“It is very disappointing to have lost in the final. The players fought until the end, scoring the first goal,” said Kano. “It would have been better if we could have carried that momentum into the second half but we conceded goals both before and after half-time. I take responsibility for the defeat. .....
FT | 🇯🇵 Japan 1️⃣-2️⃣ DPR Korea 🇰🇵
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