North Korea Advances to U-17 Asian Cup Semifinals after Defeating Indonesia

North Korea’s national team secured their U-17 Asian Cup 2025 semifinal spot after defeating Indonesia with a decisive 6-0 score at King Abdullah Sports City Hall Stadium, Jeddah.

North Korea’s coach, O Thae-song, revealed his nervousness before the match — considering Indonesia’s impressive performance in the group stage.

Nova Arianto’s team previously recorded remarkable achievements in Group C by:

• Defeating South Korea 1-0
• Overcoming Yemen 4-1
• Conquering Afghanistan 2-0

This convincing victory over Indonesia has boosted North Korea’s confidence heading into the upcoming semifinal match.