Japan U17 Beat North Korea U17 on Penalties – Prediction 100% Correct
The FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 produced another tense knockout showdown as Japan U17 defeated North Korea U17 after a dramatic 5–4 penalty shootout win following a 1–1 draw.
We predicted Japan would win and advance, and the outcome confirmed that call even though the scoreline differed from our expected 3–1.
This Round of 16 match featured tactical discipline, emotional momentum swings, and a nerve-wracking shootout that sent Japan into the quarter-finals.
Match Summary | FIFA U17 World Cup 2025 Qatar
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Final Score: Japan 1–1 North Korea (Japan win 5–4 on penalties)
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Stage: Round of 16 knockout
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Prediction: Japan to win — Correct
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Venue: Qatar
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Teams: Japan U17 vs North Korea U17
Running Commentary – Key Moments & Goals
31’ — North Korea Take the Lead (0–1)
A compact attacking move catches Japan’s defense open. A clean close-range finish puts North Korea ahead.
54’ — Japan Equalise (1–1)
Japan respond with a brilliant buildup sequence. A defence-splitting pass creates space, and a composed finish levels the match.
Full-Time — Locked at 1–1
Japan dominate possession while North Korea threaten on counters, but neither can find the winner. The match heads to penalties.
Penalty Shootout – Complete Sequence
Japan Penalties: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
North Korea Penalties: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗ ✓
Japan remain perfect from the spot.
North Korea’s fourth penalty miss proves decisive.
Japan advance to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U17 World Cup 2025.
Match Stats – Japan U17 vs North Korea U17
Japan U17
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Higher possession
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Better passing accuracy
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Stronger attacking setup
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5/5 penalties scored
North Korea U17
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Solid defensive structure
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Fast counterattacks
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Missed one decisive penalty
What’s Next for Japan U17?
Japan qualify for the U17 World Cup 2025 quarter-finals.
Their composure, structure, and set-piece discipline will be crucial in the next round.
Prediction Check
Our Pre-Match Prediction:
🇯🇵 Japan to win → Correct
The margin changed, but the outcome didn’t:
Japan advanced exactly as expected.
FAQ – Japan U17 vs North Korea U17
Q: What was the final score?
A: 1–1 — Japan won 5–4 on penalties.
Q: Was the prediction correct?
A: Yes — Japan were predicted to advance, and they did.
Q: Who scored the goals?
A: North Korea scored first; Japan equalised early in the second half.
Q: Was it a close match?
A: Very close — balanced, tactical, and decided by a tense shootout.
