Japan defeats North Korea in shootout for Asian Games gold

Japan claimed their third consecutive Asian Games women's football gold on October 2 in Shizuoka, defeating North Korea 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. Mami Ueno opened the scoring for Japan in the 32nd minute, but North Korea equalized shortly after halftime through Jong Kum. A second goal from North Korea's Jon Ryong Jong put them ahead, but Japan's Hanon Nishio equalized late, sending the match into extra time. In the shootout, Japan's Shu Ohba stopped a crucial penalty, allowing Yuzuho Shiokoshi to score the decisive kick. North Korea last won the gold medal in 2014.

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