N. Korea grabs U-17 Women's World Cup title

North Korea has clinched a victory in a title match for the U-17 Women's World Cup, beating its archrival Japan.

The North's U-17 World Cup title for the year is the second since its first-ever championship in 2008.

North Korea's women's U-17 team defeated Japan in penalty kicks after playing a scoreless draw in a match held Jordan, Friday (local time).

The championship, for players aged 17 and younger, started in 2008 and takes place every other year. (Yonhap)