SYDNEY (AP): Defending champion China edged North Korea 2-1 in a physical, high-energy game Monday to take top spot in Group B in the Womenβs Asian Cup .
The result sent North Korea into a quarterfinal Friday against Australia in Perth, where the hosts and 2023 World Cup semifinalists opened the tournament with a win over Philippines .
China and North Korea were already assured of quarterfinal spots
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