Having had to dig deep to stave off a second half fightback from Venezuela, DPR Korea’s reward is a last-16 meeting with Japan, who defeated South Africa 3-0 earlier on Saturday.
The East Asian side overwhelmed Venezuela with their pace and intensity in the first half, taking the lead in the 13th minute with Kim stroking the ball into the bottom corner from outside the box. .....
Korea DPR advance to the Round of 16 ⏭️#U17WC pic.twitter.com/duRl4m8iom
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