Suzhou: Defending champions DPR Korea overcame a valiant China PR 4-2 in their AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ semi-final at Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium on Thursday.

Next up for DPR Korea on Sunday are Japan - who defeated Australia 4-0 in their last four tie - in a repeat of the 2024 final.

Ri Yu Song coming in for Jo Ryong Yong was the only change Ji Yun Nam made to his DPR Korea starting line-up while China PR’s Ma Xiaoxu rang in the changes with Cai Xinlin, Cheng Wandi, Hu Cuiping, Wu Yichen and Xu Yue all fielded. .....

𝗙𝗧 | 🇨🇳 China PR 2️⃣-4️⃣ DPR Korea 🇰🇵

A spectacular Yu Jong-hyang hat-trick fires the defending champions into the Final after a six-goal thriller!#U17WAC | #CHNvPRK pic.twitter.com/xAGyjJJ7hz

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