The DPRK and Japan, which belonged to Group C of the third-stage Asian regional preliminaries for the FIFA 2014 World Cup, met at Kim Il Sung Stadium in Pyongyang on November 15.

The DPRK won the match by dint of strong mental power and collectivism.

A resident in Moranbong District, Pyongyang, Ri Chol Song (42), told KCNA that the noble sports spirit and excellent techniques displayed by the DPRK team admired all local people.

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