Naegohyang FC beats Suwon FC in historic inter-Korean match
Naegohyang Women's FC defeated Suwon FC Women 2-1 in the Asian Champions League semifinals Wednesday, taking the win in the first-ever face-off between women's soccer teams from the two Koreas on South Korean soil.
North Korean club Naegohyang's captain Kim Kyong-yong scored the winning goal 22 minutes into the second half of the match held at Suwon Stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province.
Kim's goal broke the tie after both teams scored a goal apiece in the second half.
South Korea's Suwon took an
North Korea beat South in Seoul
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