Two goals each from Jong Chol Min and Kim Kum IL enabled DPR Korea trounce Islamic Republic of Iran 5-0- in the Group 'C' AFC Youth Football Championship match in Bangalore on Tuesday.
Korea opened its account in the third minute when Jong's powerful header, off a cross from Pak Chol Min, bulged the net.
The agile striker doubles the lead, scoring again in the 11th minute.
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Executing short passes with precision, the Koreans kept Iran at bay and added a third goal to their tally when skipper Kim Kum IL netted with a solo effort in the 25th minute.
The Koreans crossed over 3-0 at the breather.
Iran had their lone scoring chance in the 29th minute, when captain Mehrdad Pooladi made a threatening run near the Korean goalmouth, but midfielder P Nam Chol cleared the ball.
Continuing their scoring spree, Korea added the fourth goal in the 48th minute, through Kim, who fired in another goal from a goalmouth melee.
R Hung Ryong, who replaced captain Kim, in the 63rd minute, completed the side's tally, scoring during the 77th minute.
Iran, who had beaten Tajikistan earlier, could not find their rhythm against the Koreans, who made amends for the 0-2 loss to Japan.
Korea's Y Yong IL, P Chol Min and K Kyong IL received yellow cards.
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