North Korean coach storms out of press conference after 'North Korean side' remark
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- North Korea's Naegohyang women's football team won the AFC Champions League final, defeating Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0.
- Head coach Ri Yu-il left a press conference after taking issue with the term 'North Korean side'.
- The team's victory was celebrated with significant support, but the coach bypassed the mixed zone after the match.
North Korea's Naegohyang women's football team secured the AFC Champions League title, defeating Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the final. The victory marked a significant achievement for the North Korean club.
However, the post-match press conference was cut short when head coach Ri Yu-il abruptly left. He reportedly took offense to a reporter referring to the team as the 'North Korean side,' expressing his displeasure before exiting the conference room.
Despite the coach's reaction, the team's triumph was met with considerable support. The win, coupled with a reported 300 million won in support, propelled them to the championship. Following the match, the team, including the coach, bypassed the traditional mixed zone interviews, further highlighting the unusual post-victory atmosphere.
The AFC Women's Champions League final took place at the Suwon Sports Complex, where Naegohyang clinched their historic win.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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