GUANGZHOU - Japan claimed their first gold medal in women's soccer at the Asian Games by nipping defending champions Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Monday.
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 Azusa Iwashimizu (C) of Japan scores against North Korea during the women's soccer final at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, November 22, 2010. [Photo/Agencies]
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The Japanese hit the winner in the 74th minute through Azusa Iwashimizu, who headed home a Aya Miyama corner.
In last Games, DPRK beat Japan on penalties for the gold.
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