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DPR Korea wins Women's East Asian Cup

Xinhua, August 8, 2015 Adjust font size:

DPR Korea clinched the title of the Women's East Asian Cup as they beat South Korea 2-0 here on Saturday.

Both DPR Korea and South Korea won their first two matches respectively, and their clash was considered as the "battle of the champion".

Yun Song Mi helped DPR Korea take the lead in the 20th minute as her free kick was deflected into net by South Korea's Lee Geum Min.

Ra Un Sim doubled the lead as the DPR Korea's captain shook off the defense and sent the ball into the net in the 52nd minute.

DPR Korea collected nine points from three matches to win the four-team tournament for the second consecutive time. Endi