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Korea women’s football beats Myanmar 5–0: what to watch after Kim Min-ji’s hat trick
South Korea’s women’s football team began the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games group stage with a 5–0 win. Myanmar were lower in the FIFA rankings, so the result should not be overstated, but a clean sheet and Kim Min-ji’s hat trick gave Korea a clear first-match platform.
Key summary
- Korea beat Myanmar 5–0 in Group F at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on September 14.
- Kim Min-ji scored a hat trick, while Jang Sel-gi and Choe Yu-ri helped widen the attacking routes.
- North Korea also won in the group, beating Bangladesh 10–0, so Korea opened in second place on goal difference.
- Because group winners, runners-up and some third-place teams advance, Korea must manage both wins and goal difference.
Confirmed facts
- The match was played at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, and Korea limited Myanmar to one shot.
- Yonhap reported 20 Korean shots, eight on target, and 71% possession.
- Kim Min-ji scored in the 29th and 33rd minutes and again in the 59th minute before being substituted.
- Jang Sel-gi contributed to the attack, and Choe Yu-ri added the late goal after an earlier penalty miss.
Why it matters
A big opening win lifts confidence, but tournament football is judged by how a team responds when the opponent becomes stronger. The Myanmar match showed Korea can create several scoring patterns when they control possession. It also made goal difference a practical factor because North Korea started with a larger margin.
| Point | What was confirmed | Reader check point |
|---|---|---|
| Result | Korea 5–0 Myanmar, clean sheet | Focus on whether defensive concentration holds |
| Key player | Kim Min-ji hat trick, Jang Sel-gi goal and assist work | Check if roles are shared in the next match |
| Group variable | North Korea lead on goal difference after a 10–0 win | Goal difference matters alongside points |
| Tournament route | Top two in each group plus selected third-place teams reach the quarterfinals | Stable points come before chasing a risky big score |
What to watch next
- Watch whether Korea rotate the starting lineup or continue building the main combination.
- If opponents mark Kim Min-ji more tightly, Korea need other routes to stay active.
- Goal difference may matter for first place, but injury prevention should still come first.
- In the knockout stage, one goal can change the match, so the clean-sheet spacing from this game is important.
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This article summarizes the match result and key records for general context. Fixtures, squads and injury updates can change, so check official tournament and broadcast notices as well.