DPR Korea coach Kim Kwang-Gum expressed his dissatisfaction with his
forwards in their 1-2 loss to Sweden in the FIFA Women's World Group B match in
Tianjin yesterday.
"I'm not satisfied with the forwards today. Forwards should score goals,"
said Kim.
DPR Korea's only goal was scored by midfielder Ri Un-Suk.
Kim's side qualified from Group B to reach the quarter-finals by finishing
second in the group following the United States, who defeated Nigeria 1-0 to top
the group in the day's another match.
It is the first time that DPR Korea qualified from the group stage after two
failed attempts in 1999 and 2003.
"The situation before this match was good for us, but we didn't prepare well
for it," said Kim. "I think it is because of the previous matches against the
United States and Nigeria."
"The previous two matches were very tough. Our players spent too much sinew
and spirit in them so it was hard for them to concentrate in today's match. We
played really hard."
DPR Korea will face the defending champion Germany on Sep. 22 in Wuhan.
"We will try our best to play against Germany. We will do all we can in every
match to go as far as possible," added Kim.
