North Korea has seized the first of the women's under-17 World Cup semi-final slots with a resounding 4-0 quarter-final win over Denmark.
Jon Myong Hwa was the star of the show against the outclassed Group A winners, scoring two goals and playing a role in two others as the North Koreans cruised through to the last four.
Jon's first came midway through a first half of few chances, when she nipped in to pounce after Lene Gissel had spilled Un Hui Yon's long-range shot.
With Denmark impotent in attack, North Korea rarely looked in danger, and with 17 minutes remaining Jon grabbed a stunning second, drifting in from the left and, with the ball bobbling in front of her, smashing a right-foot shot just inside the far post from 25 yards.
Ri Un Ham's side were in cruise control now, and four minutes from the end they removed any lingering doubts when substitute Ri Un Ae coolly slotted home the clincher after a frantic penalty box scramble.
Fantastic fourth
There was still time for icing to be applied to the cake, with goalscorers Ri and Jon combining to tee up Kim Un Ju for a fantastic fourth, sent searing into the top right-hand corner from 20 yards.
In the second match on Saturday Germany beat Canada 3-1 in a scoreline that flattered the CONCAAF representatives.
Germany have been one of the in-form teams at this tournament and created a plethora of chances throughout the match.
Star striker Dzsenifer Marozsan scored in the fourth and 78th minute with her teammate Lynn Mester striking in the 34th minute. Canada's Nkem Ezurike netted in the 44th minute to threaten a comeback but it turned out to be just a consolation.
