Match Report
South Africa W went into the game 4th in the table on 1 points; North Korea W sat 1st on 9 — an 8-point gap. South Africa W had been under-performing their position — 9th on five-round form against 4th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: South Africa W 1.33 scored and 2.67 conceded per game, North Korea W 3 and 1, with the league averaging 1.81.
Defeat had not touched North Korea W in 6 games.
The venue was AEK Arena - George Karapatakis, with room for 8,058 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: North Korea W led 4-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-4.
Goal scorers
South Africa W: L. Ramalepe (48') · North Korea W: Kim Yun-Mi (7'), Ri Hyang-Sim (13'), Kim Yun-Mi (23'), Wi Jong-Sim (35')
Key stats
Possession: South Africa W 46% · North Korea W 54% · Total shots: 10-8 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 1-4