Korea DPR U23 vs Thailand U23

North Korea U23 and Thailand U23 played out a cagey 0-0 draw in the final round of the CFA Team China International Youth Tournament in Xi'an on Monday. Neither side could find a breakthrough at Fengdong Football Park East Stadium, with both defences refusing to budge across a tense 90 minutes. Thailand, who entered the match top of the four-team table with four points, dominated possession in spells but lacked the cutting edge that saw Thanakrit Chotmuangpak and Jehhanafee Mamah find the net in earlier rounds. Captain Chatchanon Buaphan marshalled the midfield well, but clear-cut chances were scarce against a well-organised North Korean backline. North Korea extended their unbeaten run across the tournament to three matches — all draws — finishing with three points but without a single victory to show for their solid defensive displays. The point takes Thailand to five from three games, keeping them unbeaten in Xi'an and in pole position atop the group. For North Korea, the tournament ends as a story of resilience but missed opportunity, having drawn every match without scoring in the finale.