DPR Korea, meanwhile, got their campaign off to an emphatic start with a 4-0 win over Sri Lanka.
DPR Korea 4-0 Sri Lanka
Ri Jong Dok starred with a hat-trick as DPR Korea cruised 4-0 past Sri Lanka.
🇲🇾 Malaysia and 🇰🇵 DPR Korea earn victory in their #AFCU20 Qualifiers Group E campaign opener! pic.twitter.com/zXl1jn0F1u
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) September 21, 2024
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