Pune, Jan 27: Two-time defending champions Japan secured the top spot in Group C of the ongoing Women’s Asian Cup football tournament after a 1-1 draw with Korea Republic in their final preliminary stage outing here on Thursday.
Seo Ji-yeon’s equaliser following a goal-mouth scramble five minutes from time earned Colin Bell’s side a point in a game dominated by the Japanese after Riko Ueki’s first minute opener put the champions in front.
Ueki’s speed unlocked the Korean defence with barely seconds on the clock.
With five minutes remaining, substitute Seo claimed the final touch – and her first international goal. (PTI)
