Favorites North Korea are hopeful of lifting the Thang Long-Hanoi Cup when they take on hosts Vietnam in the final match of the four-team event Friday.
In the tournament being played in Hanoi to mark the 1,000th anniversary of the city, the Koreans have won both their matches, scoring identical 1-0 victories over Australia and Kuwait.
They need just one point against Vietnam to assure themselves of the title.
Kim Jong Su, chief of the North Korean football delegation, said fans can guess what will happen in the North Korea – Vietnam game from the fact that Australia defeated the hosts 2-0.
The Korean side have been cheered on by some 20 young women working at the embassy and Pyongyang restaurant in Hanoi dressed in the traditional Hanbok.
North Korea have six points while Vietnam and Australia with three points each.
The Vietnamese team saw the video tapes of Korea’s two matches yesterday.
Except Phuoc Tu who is out with two yellow cards, the rest of team is fit and available for selection.
