Article: DPR Korea, South Korea qualify for AFC Women's Championships semis

DPR Korea, South Korea qualify for AFC Women's Championships semis

BANGKOK, June 16 (Xinhua) -- South Korea held defending champions DPR Korea to a 2-2 draw and both teams qualify for the semifinals of the AFC Women's Championships on Monday.

The two teams ended with 10 points each in Group A, but DPR Korea top the standings on goal difference and will play Japan in the semifinals on Thursday.

South Korea will meet China in Thursday's other semifinal.

South Korea took control of the first half as they took the lead in 19 minutes when Kim Jin-hee's powerful drive from outside the box hit the bar and Lee Ji-Eun headed home the rebound.

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