China Topples North Korea, Sets Quarterfinal Clash

0:00It's March 9 in Sydney. Let's get into the news. China beat North Korea 2-1 in a heated Group B match at the Women's Asian Cup, securing top spot in a quarter-final against either Vietnam or Chinese Taipei. The drama peaked in first half-stoppage time when North Korea refused to play the final minutes after protesting a video review goal that put China ahead. The controversial strike came from Wang Shuang on a set piece, initially flagged off-side but awarded after officials ruled a North Korean player, played the ball. Players and coaches gathered on the sideline arguing with the referee amid pouring rain until the halftime whistle finally blew. North Korea struck first in the 30-second minute through Kim Kyung-young, but China equalized almost immediately with a stunning long-range shot. From Chen Tiao-Ju, the North Koreans returned for the second half with less fire and couldn't find another goal, despite a late off-side disallow chance. Coach Risaung-ho called it a tricky moment,

1:01saying they checked footage and believed it was off-side but accepted it as part of football and calmed. Down for the restart, the law sets up a tough physical match up for them. Now, Australia's Matilda's face North Korea and Perth on Friday after finishing second in Group A. Group stages wrap up Tuesday, with Uzbekistan still in the mix for best third place spots. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. Relax deeper, reset faster, come for you can hear, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM