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Japan Tame North Korea to Win Games Gold After Shootout Drama

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Yuzuho Shiokoshi scored the decisive penalty as Japan, who reached the final without conceding a goal, won 5-3 in the shootout to claim the title for the fourth time. North Korea changed their goalkeeper in the final minute of extra time but it was not enough to give them their first gold since 2014. The hosts looked in full control when Mami Ueno gave them the lead in the 32nd minute in Shizuoka. But Jong Kum bundled in an equaliser two minutes…

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The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games held its women's football final on the 2nd in Shizuoka Prefecture, where Japan defeated North Korea in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw, securing their third consecutive and fourth overall title. Forward Mami Ueno (30), a native of Kumamoto City, scored the opening goal in the first half. Midfielder Yoshino Nakajima (27), also from Kumamoto City, started the match.

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[Japan] On Friday, Japan achieved a third consecutive victory in women's football at the Asian Games, defeating North Korea in a dramatic penalty shootout final. Yuzuho Shiokoshi scored the winning penalty, and Japan advanced to the final without conceding a goal, winning 5-3 on penalties to claim their fourth title. North Korea made a goalkeeper substitution in the last minute of extra time, but it was not enough to secure their first gold meda…

On February 2nd, Nadeshiko Japan (the Japanese women's national football team) faced North Korea in the final of the 20th Asian Games and won after a penalty shootout. In this match, substitute player Hanon Nishio scored a crucial equalizer. It was a spectacular goal that demonstrated her clutch performance.

The North Korean women's team came very close to winning the gold medal in women's football at the 20th Asian Games, but ultimately suffered a defeat against Japan after a tense penalty shootout.

·Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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On August 2nd, the Nadeshiko Japan women's soccer team faced North Korea in the final of the Asian Games women's soccer tournament at Ecopa Stadium in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The match ended 2-2 after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout. Nadeshiko Japan won 5-3, achieving their third consecutive tournament victory...

·Osaka, Japan
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Thanh Niên broke the news in Viet Nam on Friday, October 2, 2026.
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