North Korea ​Stuns Brazil in FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup Quarterfinals

North Korea’s soccer team ‍has pulled off‌ a stunning upset⁤ in the quarterfinals of ​the⁢ FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup, defeating Brazil 1-0 in Medellin, ⁣Colombia.

The win⁣ has sent North Korea to the semifinals,⁤ where they will face the⁤ United States, the⁣ world’s top-ranked team. The victory was a surprise to many, as⁢ Brazil⁣ was⁣ expected to‌ dominate‌ the game.

However, North⁢ Korea’s Chae Eun-young scored the winning goal in the 4th minute of the second half,⁤ volleying the ball with her left foot​ after receiving a pass from ⁢Jeon Ryeong-jeong. The goal was a ‌shock to Brazil, ‌who ‍were unable to​ counterattack effectively.

North Korea is now one​ step⁢ closer to winning the tournament ⁣for the third time, having previously won in ⁣2006 and 2016. The team’s​ high ⁣status‌ in women’s soccer⁣ was on ⁢full display, as they outplayed Brazil⁣ throughout the game.

The Brazilian media was shocked by the result,​ with Globo reporting that Brazil “barely created any chances⁤ and lost 0-1 to the Asian team North Korea.” The report also noted that ⁤Brazil was pushed back throughout the game and lost ⁣without even properly counterattacking.

In ⁤other quarterfinal action, Japan beat Spain ‍1-0‌ to ⁤advance to the semifinals, where they will face the Netherlands.