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| PNG substitute Jacklyn Maiyosi (18) in action against Korea DPR Picture by Post Courier Photographer Mark Talia |
Papua New Guinea U20 Womens team will be up against a though Korea DPR U20 Womens team that have proved beyond doubt they are the favorites of group A in the FIFA U20 Womens World Cup.
The match scheduled for Sunday 20th November 2016 at the National Football Stadium will definitely be a huge test for PNG who so far have conceded 15 unanswered goals against Brazil and Sweden who were both beaten by a much classier and agile Korea DPR.
Korea DPR coach Hwang Yongbong said at a post match press conference on Wednesday that he would be giving a chance for the substitutes to have a game.
His teams discipline and attitude is admired by the teams in the tournament and coach
Yongbong has always looked for mistakes in the team and looks to improve in their next match.
Their discipline was questioned when Korea DPRs Un Yong Ri received a red card in the game against Brazil and will miss out on the Papua New Guinea game, but Korea are still favorites to win PNG.
Fatigue has proven to be a setback for PNG and with Korea running fast and passing accurately they will be tough for PNG.
Their lack of stamina was evident in the match against Sweden where striker Stina Blackstenius ran past a tired backline and on two occasions scored goals.
Their lack of accurate passing as well will not be entertain by Korea DPR who have excellent counter attack and quick short passing that might see them score more than the other teams have against PNG in Pool A.
“Korea DPR they have a great record of conceding fewer goals in a match, and they have a much better short passing game than us.
“We didn’t have a plan to defend a lot, it was fatigue we are not as fit as some of the teams and that showed in the match, I told the girls to give it their all in the first half and if we defended well we would have options of scoring at least a goal,” Cole said
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