North Korea says no more protests after China stir in Women’s Asian Cup
Al Jazeera
North Korea face Australia in the Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals, and promise no repeat of protests in China game.
North Korea has pledged there will be no more sideline protests during their 2026 Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinal with Australia on Friday, after causing a stir against China.
An incensed North Korea refused to play for several minutes in their 2-1 loss to the Chinese during a group game on Monday.
They were left fuming when former Tottenham attacker Wang Shuang scored in first-half stoppage time, demanding the referee look at the pitchside monitor.
The three-time champions refused to resume the game for four minutes as boos rang out.
“If that kind of situation happens again in (Friday’s) match, we will follow the referees, the match official’s decision, and respect it,” coach Ri Song Ho told reporters in Perth through an interpreter on Thursday.
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