North Korea Women Crush Bangladesh 10-0 in Asian Games

On September 18, 2023, North Korea’s women’s football team commenced their Asian Games campaign with a resounding 10-0 victory over Bangladesh in Osaka. The match saw North Korea dominate, leading 7-0 by halftime.

Striker Ri Song A, who was born and raised in Japan, contributed to the scoreline with a goal in the second half. The North Korean team was supported by a large contingent of pro-Pyongyang fans, who wore red and actively cheered throughout the match.

North Korea is considered one of the favorites for the gold medal in the tournament. The Asian Games, which officially opened on September 19, feature over 100 North Korean athletes competing in 14 sports.

Following this match, North Korea’s women’s team is scheduled to face South Korea in a highly anticipated Group F match on September 21. The men’s team will begin their campaign against China on September 20.