Team members of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea wave after the football women's gold medal match against Japan at Doha Asiad, Qatar, Dec. 13, 2006. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea beat Japan 4-2 to win the gold medal. (Xinhua Photo/Liao Yujie) Photo Gallery >>>

    DOHA, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- DPR Korea beat Japan 4-2 in the penalty shoot-out after a scoreless regular and overtime to win the gold medal of the women's soccer tournament at the Doha Asian Games here on Wednesday.

    During a balanced first half, DPR Korea focused on attack and tried to score first but had few chances to shot on goal, while the Japanese players also pressed hard but were vain in their scoring attempts.

    DPR Korea almost broke the deadlock before the end of the firsthalf with two powerful shots, which narrowly missed the target.

    The second half went on smoothly with attacks from both sides and neither of them had created any real chances until 11th minutes into extra time when Japanese Ohno Shinobu found the net with her header, which was ruled off-side.

    DPR Korea went on to win the final 4-2 in penalty shoot-out.