'Missed PK by Ji So-yun' Suwon FC Woomin Suffers Heartbreaking 1-2 Comeback Loss to Naehyang... Eliminated from AWCL Semifinals [Suwon On-Site Review]

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'The captain's missed penalty kick at a crucial moment proved fatal. Suwon FC Woomin, which had dominated the first half, suffered a narrow defeat.

'Suwon FC Woomin (South Korea) lost 1-2 to Naehyang Women's Football Team (North Korea) in the AFC Women's Champions League (AWCL) semifinal match held at 7 p.m. on the 20th at Suwon Sports Complex.

'Naehyang, the winner of today's match, will advance to the final on the 23rd, where they will face Tokyo Verdy Beleza (Japan), who had already secured the final ticket by defeating Melbourne City FC (Australia) 2-1, to compete for the title of Asia's strongest team.

'Suwon FC Woomin's head coach Park Gil-young deployed Haruhi Suzuki and Milenyia at the front line. In midfield, captain Ji So-yun led Ayaka, Kwon Eun-som, and Yoon Su-jeong, while the back four defense line was formed by Lee Yu-jin, Seo Ye-jin, Kim Hye-ri, and Han Da-in. Kim Kyung-hee guarded the goal.

'In response, Naehyang fielded Kim Kyung-kyung, Jo Chok-ok, and Kim Hye-young as a three-forward line. In midfield, Kim Sung-ok, Park Ye-kyung, and An Bok-young were named, while the back four defense line consisted of Ri Myong-gum, Ri Yu-jeong, Jo Kuk-hwa, and Ri Kuk-hyang. Goalkeeper Park Ju-kyung wore the gloves in the final line.

'Suwon FC Woomin took early control of the match. In the 21st minute of the first half, Haruhi attempted a sharp header shot, but the ball struck the right goalpost forcefully.

'The disappointment continued. In the 30th minute of the first half, Milenyia connected with a ball that had drifted out during a free-kick situation with a right-footed shot, but it too hit the left goalpost and came out.

'The first half flow was one-sided. In the 38th minute, Haruhi's header shot grazed the back of Naehyang's goalkeeper's heel and narrowly missed the goal. The first half ended 0-0.

'Suwon FC Woomin opened the scoring in the second half. In the 5th minute of the second half, Ayaka connected with a high ball in front of the goal with a skillful right-footed shot, shaking Naehyang's net. After video assistant referee (VAR) review, the goal was officially recognized.

'Naehyang launched an attack after conceding and eventually scored an equalizer. In the 10th minute of the second half, Jo Chok-ok connected with a high cross during a free-kick situation with a header shot, shaking the net.

'Naehyang, gaining momentum, succeeded in taking the lead. In the 22nd minute of the second half, Kim Kyung-kyung at the front line pushed the high ball in front of the goal through a physical battle and scored the go-ahead goal with a header shot.

'Suwon FC Woomin seized a crucial opportunity. In the 33rd minute of the second half, Jeon Min-ji drew a foul inside the penalty box. The referee, after an on-field review, declared a penalty kick. Ji So-yun stepped up as the kicker.

'In the 34th minute of the second half, Ji So-yun missed the penalty kick. Although she deceived the goalkeeper's direction, her right-footed shot went straight past the left goal.

'Naehyang increased their defensive numbers to block Suwon FC Woomin's attacks. Suwon FC Woomin kept the ball in the front area, targeting the space behind Naehyang.

'Seven minutes of stoppage time were added to the second half. Suwon FC Woomin attempted attacks until the final whistle, but ultimately lost by one goal and were eliminated from the AWCL semifinals.

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