Article 4SQWF North Korea played like it was 'waging war' in Pyongyang match, says South

North Korea played like it was 'waging war' in Pyongyang match, says South

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Associated Press in Seoul
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South considering complaint over match, played in empty stadium amid media blackout

North Korea's football team played like it was "waging a war" during a World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang against South Korea, the South's manager has said.

The two national teams played out a scoreless draw on Tuesday at the huge Kim Il-sung Stadium, which was empty of spectators. The match took place under a media blackout, and the South Koreans first spoke to journalists about the conditions on their return to Seoul on Thursday.

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