Asiad: South Korea Stuns North in Dramatic Football Final
Channel News Asia
: 3 Oct 2014
Hosts South Korea beat North Korea 1-0 with virtually the last kick at extra time to win the Asian Games men's football final on Thursday (Oct 2).
INCHEON, South Korea: Rim Chang-Woo scored in the last minute of extra time as South Korea downed wartime rivals North Korea in a thrilling Asian Games men's football final on Thursday (Oct 2).
Korean eyes were firmly focused on Munhak Stadium where the North and South played out a compelling football final thick with political symbolism. Both sides had their chances but the match was headed for a penalty shoot-out when Rim rammed home his shot from close range after No Dong-Geon handled on the line.