Two extra-time goals gifted DPR Korea 3-1 win over China in the women's soccer semifinal at the Doha Asian Games yesterday.

DPR Korea controlled the game from the very beginning, but it was China who scored first. Chinese midfielder Wang Dandan powered the ball home from a cross at the 10th minute.

But DPR Korean Kil Son Hui tied the score in the 21st minute with a goal-mouth tap. Then, DPR Korea squandered several scoring chances in front of the well-organized Chinese defense.

After the interval, China played more actively in attacking, but both sides failed to score any more.

China's defense collapsed during extra time and DPR Korea scored twice in five minutes. Ri Kum Suk first scored on 94 minutes, followed by the goal from Ri Un Gyong at the 99th minute.

Chinese goalkeeper Zhang Yanru was sent out for pulling down a DPR Korean player outside the box in the 112th minute.

Earlier in the day, Japan beat South Korea 3-1 in the regular time and advanced to the final.

The first half saw a balanced game, and both sides failed to score. After the interval, Japan got a early lead when defender Iwashimizu Azusa headed the ball into net in the 47th minute.

Japan gradually controlled game and scored twice in 10 minutes with goals from midfielder Yanagita Miyuki in 72nd minute and forward Nagasato Yuki in 82nd minute.

Though South Korean forward Park Hee Young scored in 89th minute, but it was too late.

China will play with South Korea for the bronze medal while Japan and DPR Korea will compete in the final on Dec. 13.