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Asian Games: South Korea wins third bronze medal in women’s soccer
South Korea took their third Asian Games bronze medal in women’s soccer by beating Chinese Taipei 4-0 on Friday.
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South Korean players win over Chinese Taipei 4-0 in the women's soccer semifinal to claim the bronze medal at the Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium in Palembang, South Sumatra, on Friday Aug. 31, 2018. (Reuters/Edgar Su)
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outh Korea’s persistence on the field paid off when they secured their third Asian Games bronze medal in women’s soccer by beating Chinese Taipei 4-0 at the Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium at Jakabaring Sports City in Palembang, South Sumatra, on Friday.
South Korea won their first bronze medal at the 2010 Games when they defeated host China 2-0. They also claimed bronze by beating Vietnam 3-0 when they hosted the Games in 2014.
In Friday’s match, South Korea came out guns blazing, with forward Lee Geum-min being the lynchpin. Midfielder Ji Soy-un scored the opener in the 18th minute and Lee headed in the second goal in the 31st.
In the second half, South Korea scored two more through midfielders Lee Min-a in the 78th minute and Moon Mira in the 90th.
South Korea fielded five players in defense and this proved effective as it blunted Chinese Taipei’s attacks.
