World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : North Korea beats Uzbekistan 4-2
PYONGYANG, Jun. 16, 2015 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (Asian Qualifiers) : North Korea defeated Uzbekistan by a score of 4-2 (halftime: 4-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday afternoon at the Kim Il-sung Stadium in Pyongyang.
North Korea dominated the first half thanks to goals from Pak Kwang-ryong ('4), Jang Kuk-chol ('16), Ro Hak-su ('34) and Ri Hyok-chol ('36). Leading 4-0 at the break, the Koreans further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by in the th minute.
The result put the Koreans top of Group H with 6 points. In their next game, North Korea will meet third-placed Bahrain at the Kim Il-sung Stadium on September 3, while Uzbekistan will face Yemen.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round Group H
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Overview
North Korea at the World Cup
- 2 appearances (first in 1966)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Uzbekistan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
- 16 June 2015
- 17:00
- Pyongyang
Second Round Group H
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| North Korea | 6 |
 Philippines | 3 |
 Bahrain | 0 |
 Yemen | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 |
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