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Kim Jong Un Watches Soccer Match with Pyongyangites
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Pyongyang, August 14 (KCNA) -- A men's soccer match between the Ryongaksan Team and the Pothonggang Team comprising ace players of the country took place in Kim Il Sung Stadium on Wednesday, the eve of the 68th anniversary of Korea's liberation. Supreme leader Kim Jong Un appeared in the tribune of honor. Among the spectators were Pak Pong Ju, Choe Ryong Hae, Jang Song Thaek, Jang Jong Nam, Kim Kyong Hui, Kim Ki Nam, Choe Thae Bok, Kang Sok Ju, Kim Won Hong, Kim Yang Gon, Kim Yong Il, Kim Phyong Hae, Kwak Pom Gi, Mun Kyong Dok, Ro Tu Chol, Choe Pu Il and Jo Yon Jun, members of the State Physical Culture and Sports Guidance Commission, leading officials of the support organizations for various sports events, officials of the party, armed forces and power organs, working people's organizations, the Cabinet, ministries and national institutions, those in the sports field, sportspersons, working people from all walks of life and school youth and children in the city. The match started with the kick-off of the Pothonggang Team. The Ryongaksan Team made attempts to score goals through flank attack and short passes which helped a forward make strong kick 16 m from goal mouth, scoring the first goal at around 33rd minute of the first half. When the Pothonggang Team had a chance of penalty kick, its forward scored a goal through his skillful kick at around 36th minute of the first half. As a result, the first half ended 1:1. A back of the Ryongaksan Team made a smart heading, scoring a goal at around 11th minute of the second half. The Ryongaksan Team beat its rival 2:1 in the match. Marshal Kim Jong Un expressed great satisfaction over the nice match and congratulated the players on their success. |
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