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Korea DPR's capital of Pyongyang was the final stop on Steffi Jones’ Welcome Tour of all the nations competing at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011, which she calls a "huge success."

After Korea DPR failed to score in their three group matches en route to elimination, coach Jo Tong-So has revealed they will adopt a more attacking approach in the future.

The AFC Asian Cup quarter-final line-up has been completed as champions Iraq progressed with a victory against Korea DPR, while Iran advanced with a 100 per cent record thanks to a comfortable win over United Arab Emirates.

Korea DPR and holders Iraq face off in a crucial AFC Asian Cup decider tomorrow with the reigning champions needing just a point to reach the last eight and send their opponents out.

Korea DPR striker Jong Tae-Se is desperate to revive his killer instinct at the AFC Asian Cup with his team facing a do-or-die battle against holders Iraq for a quarter-final spot on Wednesday.

Iran booked their passage to the last eight of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup with a win over Korea DPR, while defending champions Iraq bounced back from their opening defeat with a late victory over United Arab Emirates.

Iran have become the first team to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals after a 1-0 victory over Korea DPR, as their attempt to end a 35-year title drought continues in positive fashion.

Having dispatched with old rivals and reigning AFC Asian Cup champions Iraq, Iran are cautiously approaching their next test in the highly competitive Group D, against FIFA World Cup™ finalists Korea DPR.

Korea DPR's Japan-born striker Jong Tae-Se is dreaming of his team making the knockout rounds of the AFC Asian Cup and a potential showdown against his homeland.

After United Arab Emirates failed to score from 23 shots during a 0-0 draw with Korea DPR, Srecko Katanec has lamented their profligacy in front of goal but said he’d be satisfied if his side play as well against Iraq.