2019 Hwaebul Cup

2019 Hwaebul Cup
Tournament details
CountryNorth Korea
Teams12
Defending championsRyŏmyŏng
Final positions
ChampionsRyŏmyŏng (2nd title)
Runner-upP'yŏngyang City
Third placeAmrokkang
Fourth placeHwaebul
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The 2019 Hwaebul Cup was the seventh edition of the Hwaebul Cup (홰불, Torch) celebrating North Korea's Youth Day.

Ryŏmyŏng were the defending champions.[1] The winner, Ryŏmyŏng, qualified for the 2020 AFC Cup.[2]

Group stage

The 12 teams were divided into two groups. The group winners and runners-up advanced to the semi-finals.[3]

In Group A, Ryŏmyŏng finished first with five wins and one draw, and Amrokkang finished second with three wins, one draw and two defeats.

In Group B, P'yŏngyang City finished first with four wins and one draw, and Hwaebul finished second with three wins, one draw and one defeat.

Knockout stage

Semi-finals

Ryŏmyŏng2–1Hwaebul
P'yŏngyang City?–?
(won by P'yŏngyang City)		Amrokkang

Third place match

Hwaebul0–3Amrokkang
[4]

Final

Ryŏmyŏng4–1P'yŏngyang City
[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Men's Soccer Tournament for Torch Cup". KCNA. 6 August 2019. Archived from the original on 23 November 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  2. ^ "2018년-2019년 조선민주주의인민공화국 1부류축구련맹전 결속". 조선의 오늘. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Results of Men's Soccer Tournament for Torch Cup". KCNA. 23 August 2019. Archived from the original on 23 November 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  4. ^ "Soccer Match Played between Hwaebul and Amnokgang Teams". KCNA. 28 August 2019. Archived from the original on 23 November 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  5. ^ "Ryomyong Team Wins Torch Cup". KCNA. 30 August 2019. Archived from the original on 23 November 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2019.