Japan tame North Korea in World Cup qualifiers, Son scores in draw
Japan and Australia took big strides towards the next stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup but South Korea dropped two points despite leading through Son Heung-min.
Germany-based midfielder Ao Tanaka scored the only goal after two minutes in Tokyo to give Japan a nervy 1-0 win over North Korea.
Japan have three wins from three and are firmly on course to reach the third stage of qualifying for the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
North Korea, who are still in the hunt despite the defeat, were cheered on by a vocal contingent of supporters from Japan's 300 000-strong ethnic Korean community.
They waved flags and had their faces painted, but their side fell just short despite a spirited second-half display.
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